Meaning & Definition of word "Sagging"

Sagging

/ˈsaɡɪŋ/

1. the act of sagging; a downward droop.
- Example: The sagging of the old roof was a sign that it needed repairs.
2. a condition in which an object hangs or droops downward.
- Example: The sagging of the fence was evident after the harsh winter.

1. to sink or bend downward; to droop.
- Example: The old hammock was sagging in the middle after years of use.
2. to decline or diminish in strength, quality, or intensity.
- Example: Sales have been sagging for the past three quarters.
3. to show a tendency to sag or be loose.
- Example: His trousers were sagging around his waist because he forgot to wear a belt.

Derived from the Middle English 'sagen', meaning to sink or diminish.

sagging shoulders:

A posture indicating weariness or weakness.

sagging pants:

Pants that are worn below the waist and are not fitted properly.

sag:

To drop or fall from a higher position.

droop:

To bend or hang downward.

Meaning: Wearing pants that are intentionally low to expose underwear.

Example Sentence: He's got that sagging style with his baggy jeans.

Meaning: Referring to something that has lost its firmness or quality.

Example Sentence: That cake is sagging because it needs more flour.