Dragging

/ˈdræɡ.ɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the act of pulling or dragging something.

The dragging of the heavy load took all her strength.

a slow and tiring movement.

The dragging of time during the long wait felt unbearable.

verb

pulling along or behind with effort or difficulty.

She was dragging her suitcase across the airport floor.

to move or cause to move slowly or with difficulty.

The storm clouds were dragging across the sky.

to draw something behind, often with a sense of reluctance.

He was dragging his feet on the way to the office.

From the Middle English 'draggen', meaning to draw or pull.

dragging one's feet

To procrastinate or delay action.

dragging someone down

To cause someone to suffer or fail.

dragging it out

To prolong a situation unnecessarily.

dragging along

To lead someone or something forward with effort.

drag

The act of pulling something with effort.

hauling

To transport or carry something heavy.

tug

To pull something quickly and suddenly.

To criticize or mock someone, especially in public.

They were dragging him for his fashion choices.

To delay a response or reaction.

Stop dragging, just give me an answer already!