Meaning & Definition of Sagging in English
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Sagging
The act of bending or drooping downwards.
Pronunciation:
/ˈsaɡɪŋ/Part of Speech:
verbDetailed Definitions
Definition: To sink or bend downward under weight or pressure.
Example Sentence: The old sofa was sagging in the middle.
Definition: To decline or deteriorate in condition or quality.
Example Sentence: The project started sagging after the initial enthusiasm wore off.
Definition: To hang loosely or loosely fit.
Example Sentence: Her pants were sagging because they were too large.
Etymology
Origin: Derived from the Middle English 'sagen', meaning to sink or diminish.
Synonyms
droopingsinkingdecliningslumpingdiminishing
Common Phrases and Expressions
- sagging shoulders: A posture indicating weariness or weakness.
- sagging pants: Pants that are worn below the waist and are not fitted properly.
Translations
- Spanish: caída
- French: affaissment
- German: absackend
- Russian: провисание
Related Words
- sag: To drop or fall from a higher position.
- droop: To bend or hang downward.
Slang Meanings of sagging
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.