Straggling: meaning, definitions and examples

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straggling

 

[ หˆstrรฆษกlษชล‹ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

movement behind

Straggling refers to falling behind or being left behind in a group, often due to slower pace or inability to keep up. It can be used to describe individuals who lag behind during a journey or an event, creating a visual of disorganization or lack of coordination. In some contexts, it can also connote being out of place or not fitting in with others. This term is frequently associated with physical activity, such as hiking or running, but can also apply to social situations.

Synonyms

dawdling, falling behind, lagging, tarrying, wandering.

Examples of usage

  • The straggling members of the marathon finally crossed the finish line.
  • During the hike, we noticed a few straggling friends who couldn't keep up.
  • The straggling train cars were a result of the breakdown.

Translations

Translations of the word "straggling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น atrรกs

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ€เค›เฅ‡ เคฐเคนเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช nachhinken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tertinggal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดัั‚ะฐะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zostawaฤ‡ w tyle

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้…ใ‚Œใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รชtre ร  la traรฎne

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rezagarse

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท geri kalmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋’ค์ฒ˜์ง€๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุชุฎู„ู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zaostรกvat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zaostรกvaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฝๅŽ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ostajati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eftir standa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ั‚ั‚ะฐ า›ะฐะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ’แƒ•แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ geridษ™ qalmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rezagarse

Etymology

The word 'straggling' originates from the verb 'straggle,' which is derived from the Middle English word 'straglen,' meaning to stray or roam about. This is perhaps influenced by the Old English 'strรฆgelian,' meaning to straggle or straggle about. The notion conveyed by 'straggling' has evolved over time but has mainly retained its core idea of disorganization and falling behind. It has been utilized in various contexts, from discussing the movement of people to describing animals that lag behind a herd. The concept became more prominent in the 19th century and has been widely adopted in modern lexicon, particularly in the realms of sports, exploration, and informal social gatherings.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,314, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.