haze 1 (h z)n. 1. a. Atmospheric moisture, dust, smoke, and vapor that diminishes visibility. b. A partially opaque covering: Let the polish dry to a haze before buffing it. 2. A vague or confused state of mind. intr.v. hazed, haz·ing, haz·es To become misty or hazy; blur. [Probably back-formation from hazy.] |
| haze 2 (hz) tr.v. hazed, haz·ing, haz·es 1. To persecute or harass with meaningless, difficult, or humiliating tasks. 2. To initiate, as into a college fraternity, by exacting humiliating performances from or playing rough practical jokes upon. [Perhaps from obsolete haze, to frighten, from obsolete French haser, to annoy, from Old French.] haz  er n. |
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