flagging

¹

[ flag-ing ]

adjective

1. becoming smaller or weaker; dwindling.
2. weak, fatigued, or drooping.

flagging

²

[ flag-ing ]

noun

1. flagstones collectively.
2. a pavement or walk of flagstones.

flagging

/ ˈflæɡɪŋ /

noun

1. flagstones or a flagged area

Other Words From

• flagging·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of flagging¹

First recorded in 1535–45; flag ³ + -ing ²

Origin of flagging²

First recorded in 1615–25; flag ⁴ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The display features a replica bedroom and bathroom aimed at flagging signs of opioid abuse, such as prescription bottles with no prescription sticker on them and containing non-matching pills.

From Washington Post

She says a higher-than-normal prevalence of underlying health issues combined with high uninsurance rates and flagging access to care likely made the pandemic especially lethal for those living along the border.

From Time

Either way, it’s a bold introduction to a mass-market collection Gap is expecting to help revitalize its flagging brand and expects to be worth $1 billion in annual sales within eight years, if not sooner.

From Quartz

That was certainly the case last year, when the company’s latest 5G devices provided much needed relief in an otherwise flagging mobile market.

From TechCrunch

Children are falling behind, teachers are stressed and sick, and the non-Ivy League universities are seeing flagging attendance while debts rack up.

From Ozy

Her normally flagging energy at that hour was surprisingly robust.

From The Daily Beast

Sounds to me like Pew conducted its survey by flagging down cars full of stoned teenagers and asking nosy questions.

From The Daily Beast

Within Aleppo, the Assad regime controls the balance of power, but its public support is flagging.

From The Daily Beast

But it is how parties to disputes begin flagging a change in course and a willingness to compromise.

From The Daily Beast

Even humor, the usual respite of the British, seems to be flagging in the wake of an unusually grey winter.

From The Daily Beast

She was utterly tired out; she longed for something to inspire her flagging strength.

From Project Gutenberg

More, she used all her influence to keep up the feeling for him in the country, to prevent flagging of enthusiasm.

From Project Gutenberg

With a clear, firm voice he roused the flagging courage of the villagers, reformed their ranks and led them to the charge.

From Project Gutenberg

It took all of his strength, but it moved, complaining as it slid along the flagging.

From Project Gutenberg

He laid her gently upon the flagging, and ran to the Hall for water.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• dwindling
• fading
• listless
• sagging
• slumping
• waning
• weakening