noun

1. a dispersion of fine sand, smoke, dust, etc. in the air that reduces visibility
2. a slight confusion or vagueness of mind

Etymology: prob. back-form. < hazy

intransitive verb, transitive verb hazed, hazing haz′·ing

transitive verb hazed, hazing haz′·ing

1. Naut. to punish or harass by forcing to do hard, unnecessary work
2. ☆ to initiate or discipline (fellow students) by forcing to do ridiculous, humiliating, or painful things
3. ☆ West to drive (horses or cattle) while on horseback

Etymology: < ? OFr haser, to irritate, annoy