lag

²lag

verb

laggedlag·ging

Definition of LAG

intransitive verb

1

a : to stay or fall behind : linger, loiter b : to move, function, or develop with comparative slowness c : to become retarded in attaining maximum value

2

: to slacken or weaken gradually : flag

3

: to toss or roll a marble toward a line or a cue ball toward the head cushion to determine order of play

4

: to hit a lag putt

transitive verb

1

: to lag behind <current that lags the voltage>

2

: to pitch or shoot (as a coin or marble) at a mark

3

: to hit (a golf ball or putt) with the aim of having the ball stop near the hole

— lag·ger noun

First Known Use of LAG

1530