baggy

adjective

bag·​gy ˈba-gē 

baggier; baggiest

1

: loose, puffed out, or hanging like a bag

baggy trousers

2

: loosely constructed and inflated with inessential elements

a baggy novel

baggily

ˈba-gə-lē 

adverb

bagginess

ˈba-gē-nəs 

noun

Examples of baggy in a Sentence

These pants are too baggy at the knees.

Recent Examples on the Web

The straight-leg fit here is the ideal balance for anyone who doesn’t love baggy or wide-leg styles, and the ankle-grazing length lets your favorite winter boots take center stage. —Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026

Best plus-size wide-leg jeans Not all plus-size jeans with a baggy fit are created equally. —India Roby, Glamour, 9 Jan. 2026

Lean into the silhouette with baggy pants for optimal ease and extra comfort. —Lindy Segal, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026

Gap Mid-rise UltraSoft Horseshoe Jeans These baggy, Gap sweatpant jeans strike a nice balance between structure and ease, thanks to the brand’s lightweight Tencel-blend fabric that feels airy without being flimsy. —Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1743, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for baggy

• aggie
• craggy
• flaggy
• scraggy
• shaggy

Kids Definition

baggy

adjective

bag·​gy ˈbag-ē 

baggier; baggiest

: loose, puffed out, or hanging like a bag

baggy pants

baggily

ˈbag-ə-lē 

adverb

bagginess

ˈbag-ē-nəs 

noun