dragging

[ drag-ing ]

adjective

1. extremely tired or slow, as in movement; lethargic; sluggish:

   He was annoyed by their dragging way of walking and talking.

2. used in dragging, hoisting, etc.:

   dragging ropes.

dragging

/ ˈdræɡɪŋ /

noun

1. a decorating technique in which paint is applied with a specially modified brush to create a marbled or grainy effect

Other Words From

• dragging·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of dragging¹

First recorded in 1765–75; drag + -ing ²

Example Sentences

That rat that went viral nine years ago for dragging a slice of pizza down a flight of subway steps?

From New York Times

“And it happened here. We all just sat back and watched Margo Martindale drive that pickup truck, dragging that tree, and it just was fantastic.”

From Los Angeles Times

This fast and reliable opening mechanism of the trap allows water to flow in, dragging the prey with it.

From Science Daily

It has now emerged Mr Burns accused Lyons of “dragging his heels” on the project during the meeting.

From BBC

Finnish officials later said the incident had been caused by a Chinese container ship dragging its anchor.

From BBC