draggy

[ drag-ee ]

adjective

, drag·gi·er, drag·gi·est.

1. moving or developing very slowly.
2. boring; dull.

draggy

/ ˈdræɡɪ /

adjective

1. slow or boring

   a draggy party

2. dull and listless

Word History and Origins

Origin of draggy¹

First recorded in 1885–90; drag + -y ¹

Example Sentences

For all his slow, draggy ways he had pounds of pressure on the gauge.

From Project Gutenberg

From the north came the trail of two cavalry horses, shod alike, both at the lope, both draggy and weary.

From Project Gutenberg

It just seemed an easy way out of everything—when I think of another useless, draggy year.

From Project Gutenberg

The night was dark but not cold, and the roads were soft and draggy.

From Project Gutenberg

And say, there's nothin' draggy about Vee when she really goes over the top.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

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