Sag

/sæɡ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a drooping or sinking condition

The sag of the roof indicated that repairs were needed soon.

a decline or decrease in performance or value

There was a noticeable sag in morale among the employees.

verb

to bend or droop downwards under weight or pressure

The heavy load caused the shelf to sag in the middle.

to diminish in strength or intensity; to weaken

Her enthusiasm began to sag after hours of waiting.

to decline in quality or effectiveness

The company’s profits started to sag after the market crash.

Middle English saggen, from Old Norse saga

sag under pressure

to become weaker or to give way when faced with difficulties.

sagging spirits

an expression of feeling low or discouraged.

droop

to bend or hang down.

slump

to suddenly fall or sit heavily.

to be tired or exhausted.

After that workout, I'm totally sagging.

to lose energy or interest.

The party started to sag once the DJ left.