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sagging

 

[ ˈsæɡɪŋ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

clothing

Hanging down loosely or droopingly.

Synonyms

drooping, hanging, sinking

Examples of usage

  • The sagging pants were a popular fashion trend among teenagers.
  • The old curtains were sagging from the weight of years of dust and neglect.
Context #2 | Verb

structure

To sink or bend downward by weight or pressure.

Synonyms

bend, droop, slump

Examples of usage

  • The roof began to sag under the weight of the heavy snow.
  • The wooden floorboards were sagging in the middle, causing a trip hazard.

Translations

Translations of the word "sagging" in other languages:

🇵🇹 caimento

🇮🇳 झुकाव

🇩🇪 Absacken

🇮🇩 melorot

🇺🇦 провисання

🇵🇱 opadanie

🇯🇵 たるみ (tarumi)

🇫🇷 affaissement

🇪🇸 caída

🇹🇷 sarkma

🇰🇷 처짐 (cheojim)

🇸🇦 ترهل

🇨🇿 pokles

🇸🇰 pokles

🇨🇳 下垂 (xiàchuí)

🇸🇮 povešanje

🇮🇸 sig

🇰🇿 салбырау

🇬🇪 დაცემა

🇦🇿 sarkma

🇲🇽 caída

Etymology

The word 'sagging' originated from Middle English 'saggen', which meant 'to sink, droop'. It has been used since the 14th century to describe the act of hanging down or bending under weight or pressure. Over time, 'sagging' has become a commonly used term in various contexts, from describing clothing that hangs loosely to structures that bend downward.

See also: saga, saggy.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,493, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.