dragging

American  

[drag-ing] / ˈdræg ɪŋ /

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.

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dragging British  

/ ˈdræɡɪŋ /

noun

1. a decorating technique in which paint is applied with a specially modified brush to create a marbled or grainy effect

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Other Word Forms

• draggingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of dragging

First recorded in 1765–75; drag + -ing ²

Example Sentences

In late March, as the Iran war was dragging into its 26th day, Kushner appeared at a Saudi investment conference in Miami.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

He sees that possible as fears over energy shortages and rate hikes could trigger “eventual negative growth shocks around the world,” potentially dragging major economies into recession.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

This shift indicates that the continuing war in the Middle East may be dragging down global demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

So Kompany rotated his players around, dragging opposition defenders out of position.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

As soon as he was far enough, he bolted to the pipes for his clothes and backpack and exited the site, dragging himself behind the nearby gas station to get dressed.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste