n (uncountable) Very fine solid particles (smoke, dust) or liquid droplets (moisture) suspended in the air, slightly limiting visibility.
n (uncountable) A reduction of transparency of a clear gas or liquid.
n An analogous dullness on a surface that is ideally highly reflective or transparent.
n (uncountable|metaphorically) Any state suggestive of haze in the atmosphere, such as mental confusion or vagueness of memory.
n (uncountable|engineering|packaging) The degree of cloudiness or turbidity in a clear glass or plastic, measured in percent.
n (countable|brewing) Any substance causing turbidity in beer or wine.
v (US|informal) To perform an unpleasant initiation ritual upon a usually non-consenting individual, especially freshmen to a closed community such as a college or military unit.
v To oppress or harass by forcing to do hard and unnecessary work.