sagging
/ˈsæɡɪŋ/
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Definition of sagging - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
movementbending or hanging down in the middle
  • The sagging shelf was overloaded with books..
drooping sinking
2.
weaknesslacking firmness or strength
  • Her sagging spirits needed a boost.
drooping flabby
3.
fashionUSworn low on the waist revealing underwearUS
  • He wore sagging jeans to the party.
drooping hanging slouching

Noun

1.
movementthe act of something drooping or sinking downward
  • The sagging of the roof worried the homeowners.
2.
fashionUSa style of wearing pants below the waist showing underwearUS
  • Sagging became popular among some teenagers.
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Expressions with sagging

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situation where the price is falling or has fallen
The company struggled due to the sagging price of oil.

Origin of sagging

Old Norse, sokkva (to sink)

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sagging form
hanging or bending down
posture
drooping or sagging in posture
appearance
more sagging or hanging down
physical state
limp or sagging condition
appearance
quality of skin feeling tight and bouncy rather than loose or sagging
appearance
having sagging folds of flesh under the chin
jowlyadj.
facial feature
having prominent or sagging cheeks
jowlyadj.
appearance
having noticeable sagging flesh under the jaw

Examples of sagging in a sentence

  • He noticed the sagging fence in the backyard.
  • The sagging roof needed urgent repair.
  • His sagging confidence was noticeable.
  • His sagging pants were a fashion statement.
  • Sagging trousers are popular among teenagers.
  • The sagging of the old mattress made it hard to sleep.

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  1. French:affaissé, affaissement, ...
  2. German:durchhängend, Durchhängen, ...
  3. Italian:afflosciato, cedimento, ...
  4. Spanish:hundido, hundimiento, ...
  5. Portuguese:pendente, cedência, ...
  6. Chinese:下垂的, 下沉, ...
  7. Japanese:たるんだ, たるみ, ...
  8. Arabic:مُتَرَهِّل, تَرَهُّل, ...
  9. Hebrew:שָׁקוּעַ, שְׁקִיעָה, ...
  10. Russian:провисшая, провисание, ...
  11. Ukrainian:обвислий, провисання, ...
  12. Hindi:झुका हुआ, धँसाव, ...
sag
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sagged

Definition of sag - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
droopstate of sinking or bending downward
  • The old mattress had a noticeable sag.
dip droop slump
2.
businessUSdecline in value or qualityUS
  • The sag in market prices worried the investors..
decline drop

Verb

intr.
1.
elasticitylose firmness or elasticity
  • His spirits began to sag after the bad news.
droop slump
2.
physicssink or bend downward under weight or pressure
  • The shelf began to sag under the weight of the books..
droop sink
3.
businessdecline in value or quality
  • The company's stock prices sagged after the scandal..
decline decrease drop
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Images of sag

  • sag: difference in elevation between two points on a cable
    difference in elevation between two points on a cable
  • sag: marshy depression in glacial till areas
    marshy depression in glacial till areas

Expressions with sag

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avoid responsibilities or duties
She decided to sag off work today.
vehicle that follows a group of cyclists to assist with breakdowns
The sag wagon carried spare tires and tools for the bike tour..
sink or droop due to weight or pressure
The old mattress began to sag down in the middle.

Origin of sag

Old Norse, sokkva (to sink)

Examples of sag in a sentence

  • There was a sag in the middle of the bridge.
  • There was a noticeable sag in the company's profits.
  • The sag in demand led to layoffs.
  • Engineers measured the sag in the suspension bridge.
  • The cable's sag was within acceptable limits.
  • Engineers calculated the sag to ensure safety.

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  1. French:affaissement, s'affaisser, ...
  2. German:Durchhängen, erschlaffen, ...
  3. Italian:cedimento, afflosciarsi, ...
  4. Spanish:hundimiento, decaer, ...
  5. Portuguese:depressão, ceder, ...
  6. Chinese:下陷, 下垂, ...
  7. Japanese:たるみ, 沈む, ...
  8. Arabic:تَرَهُّل, تَرَهَّلَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:שְׁקִיעָה, לִשְׁקוֹעַ, ...
  10. Russian:провисание, падать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:провисання, падати, ...
  12. Hindi:झुकाव, कमज़ोर पड़ना, ...
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