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

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

However, she deserves credit for rediscovering her game in the second set and valiantly dragging Raducanu into a battle.

From BBC

It’s the media who keep dragging it in - asking Jon if he will fight me and he is not happy about it, evidently.

From BBC

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

From Los Angeles Times