lagger

¹ American  

[lag-er] / ˈlæg ər /

noun

1. a laggard.

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lagger ² American  

[lag-er] / ˈlæg ər /

noun

Chiefly British Slang.

1. a convict or ex-convict.

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Etymology

Origin of lagger¹

lag ¹ + -er ¹

Origin of lagger²

First recorded in 1810–20; lag ² + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The lagger is, you guessed it, airplay—the radio audience for “Sad!” is less than 3 million.

From Slate • Jun. 28, 2018

Those rockets; you remember you bought some at Pretoria in case we wished to signal from the camp to any lagger.

From The Golden Rock by Glanville, Ernest

“Quick,” growled Pete fiercely; and he gave the lagger a sharp thrust with his elbow.

From Nic Revel A White Slave's Adventures in Alligator Land by Groome, William H. C.

"Step up, you Dick Snead," and a domineering arm swept out toward an imaginary lagger in the rear.

From Happy House by Abbott, Jane D.

The men whom you would disturb are in front of you, and not, as you fancy, behind you; it is you who are the lagger, not they.”

From The Way of All Flesh by Butler, Samuel