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

Another former Sky Blues player David Prutton has paid tribute to what Robins achieved against the backdrop of financial constraints and the prospect of dragging the club back up from the bottom tier of the EFL.

From BBC

Walking is considered one of the healthiest ways to exercise, but let’s be honest: Unless you have a dog dragging you to the door or a friend pulling your arm, it’s easy to find reasons to stay on the couch.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s an explosive turn for an offense that spent the first part of the season dragging from injuries.

From Los Angeles Times

There was an obvious change in the runs he made, because now he was going around the outside of Son and dragging McGinn with him.

From BBC

Ms Hansler said there had been a "dragging of feet" over funding for improvements.

From BBC