Saggy: meaning, definitions and examples

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saggy

 

[ หˆsรฆษกi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

appearance

Having a drooping or lank appearance, especially of a person's face or skin.

Synonyms

drooping, flabby, loose, slack.

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Word Description / Examples
saggy

use when describing something hanging down unattractively, often due to age or wear.

  • The old couch has saggy cushions
  • Her saggy skin needed special treatment
drooping

use when referring to something hanging or bending down, usually due to lack of support or energy.

  • The flowers were drooping in the hot sun
  • His shoulders were drooping from exhaustion
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.

  • His jeans were too loose and kept falling down
  • The door handle was loose and needed repair
flabby

use when describing soft, loose, and fat tissues, often in a negative context.

  • He decided to exercise to get rid of his flabby arms
  • The dog's flabby belly jiggled as it walked
slack

use to describe something that is not tight or firm, often implying some degree of neglect or lack of effort.

  • The rope was slack and needed to be tightened
  • He was criticized for his slack attitude at work

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

fitting

Not fitting tightly; loose or baggy.

Synonyms

baggy, ill-fitting, loose, oversized.

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Word Description / Examples
saggy

Appropriate when describing something that hangs down loosely and appears to lack tension or firmness. Often has a negative connotation.

  • The old mattress felt saggy and uncomfortable.
  • He wore saggy jeans that kept slipping down.
baggy

Used to describe clothing that is very loose and does not fit tightly, sometimes intentionally for fashion. Can be neutral or positive.

  • She likes wearing baggy sweaters in the winter.
  • His baggy pants gave him a relaxed look.
loose

Describes clothes or objects that are not tight or firmly fixed. Can be neutral or positive depending on context.

  • He prefers loose shirts for better comfort.
  • The screws were loose and needed tightening.
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.

  • The suit he borrowed was ill-fitting and made him look unprofessional.
  • She complained about her ill-fitting shoes all day.
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.

  • She wore an oversized coat that kept her extra warm in the cold.
  • Oversized sunglasses are very trendy right now.

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น flรกcido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคขเฅ€เคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schlaff

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kendur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑะฒะธัะปะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obwisล‚y

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŸใ‚‹ใ‚“ใ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท flasque

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ flรกcido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sarkฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฒ˜์ง„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชุฑู‡ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ochablรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ochabnutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆพๅผ›็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ohlapen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ slakur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะปะฑั‹ั€ะฐา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sallanmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

See also: saga, sagging.

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.