Saggy: meaning, definitions and examples
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saggy
[ หsรฆษกi ]
appearance
Having a drooping or lank appearance, especially of a person's face or skin.
Synonyms
drooping, flabby, loose, slack.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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saggy |
use when describing something hanging down unattractively, often due to age or wear.
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drooping |
use when referring to something hanging or bending down, usually due to lack of support or energy.
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loose |
use when referring to something not tight or firmly held in place. This word can have neutral or slightly negative connotations depending on the context.
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flabby |
use when describing soft, loose, and fat tissues, often in a negative context.
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slack |
use to describe something that is not tight or firm, often implying some degree of neglect or lack of effort.
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Examples of usage
- My grandma's skin is saggy due to old age.
- She was self-conscious about her saggy cheeks.
- The saggy curtains gave the room a gloomy look.
fitting
Not fitting tightly; loose or baggy.
Synonyms
baggy, ill-fitting, loose, oversized.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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saggy |
Appropriate when describing something that hangs down loosely and appears to lack tension or firmness. Often has a negative connotation.
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baggy |
Used to describe clothing that is very loose and does not fit tightly, sometimes intentionally for fashion. Can be neutral or positive.
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loose |
Describes clothes or objects that are not tight or firmly fixed. Can be neutral or positive depending on context.
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ill-fitting |
Refers to clothing or items that do not fit properly. This term often carries a negative connotation because it implies discomfort or an untidy appearance.
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oversized |
Often used to describe clothing that is intentionally larger than the normal size, usually for fashion purposes. Generally positive when describing a style choice.
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Examples of usage
- The saggy pants kept falling down.
- She didn't like the saggy fit of the dress.
Translations
Translations of the word "saggy" in other languages:
๐ต๐น flรกcido
๐ฎ๐ณ เคขเฅเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช schlaff
๐ฎ๐ฉ kendur
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะฑะฒะธัะปะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ obwisลy
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใใ
๐ซ๐ท flasque
๐ช๐ธ flรกcido
๐น๐ท sarkฤฑk
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฒ์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุชุฑูู
๐จ๐ฟ ochablรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ ochabnutรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆพๅผ็
๐ธ๐ฎ ohlapen
๐ฎ๐ธ slakur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะปะฑััะฐาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sallanmฤฑล
๐ฒ๐ฝ flรกcido
Etymology
The word 'saggy' originated from the Old Norse word 'sรถggva' which means 'to sink down'. Over time, it evolved into Middle English as 'saggen', eventually becoming 'saggy' in modern English. The term has been used to describe drooping or loose things since the 19th century.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #38,634, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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