sagging Meaning & Definition
What Does Sagging Mean?
Sagging is a noun that means The act of something that sags. It is also used to mean A manner of wearing pants or shorts below the waist, revealing some or all of the underwear. As an adjective, it means Worn low on the waist, or wearing pants or shorts low on the waist. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of sag.
Sagging at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | droopy, drooping and lax |
| Plural | saggings |
| Comparative / superlative | more sagging, most sagging |
Sagging Definition (Noun)
- The act of something that sags.
- A manner of wearing pants or shorts below the waist, revealing some or all of the underwear.
Sagging as an Adjective
- Worn low on the waist, or wearing pants or shorts low on the waist.
- Hanging down loosely.
Sagging as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of sag
Verb
- To sink, in the middle, by its weight or under applied pressure, below a horizontal line or plane.
A line or cable supported by its ends sags, even if it is tightly drawn.
- (by extension) To lean, give way, or settle from a vertical position.
A building may sag one way or another.
- To lose firmness, elasticity, vigor, or a thriving state; to sink; to droop; to flag; to bend; to yield, as the mind or spirits, under the pressure of care, trouble, doubt, or the like; to be unsettled or unbalanced.
- To loiter in walking; to idle along; to drag or droop heavily.
- To cause to bend or give way; to load.
- To wear one's trousers so that their top is well below the waist.
Adjective
- (of a person or clothes) Worn low on the waist, or wearing pants or shorts low on the waist.
Synonyms of Sagging
Sagging synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Sagging
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Sagging in a Sentence
A line or cable supported by its ends sags, even if it is tightly drawn.
A building may sag one way or another.
Word Forms & Grammar
sagging (countable and uncountable, plural saggings)
sagging (comparative more sagging, superlative most sagging)
sagging
Words That Rhyme With Sagging
Sagging: Your Questions Answered
Is sagging a noun or an adjective?
Sagging is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective and a verb.
What is another word for sagging?
Words with a similar meaning to sagging include droopy, drooping and lax. See the full list of sagging synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of sagging?
The plural of sagging is saggings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of sagging?
The comparative form is more sagging and the superlative form is most sagging.