baggy — loose-fitting; hanging in loose folds
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: loose-fitting; hanging in loose folds
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbæɡi/
Example Sentences
- My mom bought me baggy pajamas so I could grow into them over the next five years.
- The 90s fashion trend of baggy clothing is making a comeback.
- His baggy eyes revealed that he had been studying all night for the exam.
baggy
ADJECTIVE[/ˈbæɡi/]
loose-fitting; hanging in loose folds
loose-fitting; hanging in loose folds
His baggy robes are saggy, his beard so shaggy!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from the noun 'bag', this adjective emerged in the 19th century to describe loose, sagging, or puffy clothing that resembles an inflated bag. The term reflects the visual metaphor of fabric hanging loosely like a bag.
Breakdown
bag (a flexible container) + -y (adjective-forming suffix meaning 'having the quality of' or 'resembling'). The suffix transforms the noun into an adjective describing something that has bag-like characteristics.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom bought me baggy pajamas so I could grow into them over the next five years.”
“The 90s fashion trend of baggy clothing is making a comeback.”
“His baggy eyes revealed that he had been studying all night for the exam.”
“She preferred baggy sweaters because they were comfortable and hid her food baby after big meals.”
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