baggy

[ bag-ee ]

adjective

, bag·gi·er, bag·gi·est.

1. baglike; hanging loosely.

   Synonyms: loose-fitting, loose, droopy

baggy

¹

/ ˈbæɡɪ /

noun

1. a variant spelling of bagie

baggy

²

/ ˈbæɡɪ /

adjective

1. (of clothes) hanging loosely; puffed out

Derived Forms

• ˈbagginess, noun
• ˈbaggily, adverb

Other Words From

• baggi·ly adverb
• baggi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of baggy¹

First recorded in 1820–30; bag + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Considering it was the second consecutive season that Cronin had added at least eight new players, roster stability appears to have gone the way of baggy shorts.

From Los Angeles Times

He looked to be in his early fifties, in baggy clothes and loosely laced sneakers, eyes squeezed mostly closed, expression slack.

From Salon

Clad in baggy overalls, a white-and-black checkered cardigan and floral-printed Crocs, Williams hangs on that last thought for a moment.

From Los Angeles Times

My baggy jeans are from Subdued.

From Los Angeles Times

I’ve been into baggy jeans recently.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• billowing
• floppy
• oversize
• roomy