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

Men's knit vests were styled like halters and worn over button-down shirts and thin long johns peeked out of baggy boxers. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

Jean shorts helped attendees beat the heat, and there was even some unexpected layering, like a jean shift dress worn over baggy jeans. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

The baggy style and light wash can be dressed up with heels or down with sneakers. — Tessa Petak, InStyle, 21 Sep. 2026

From Taylor Swift’s multi-purpose metallic dress and Emma Stone’s anti-baggy slim-fit jeans, to Zendaya’s fall-friendly flats and Katie Holmes’ trendy Mary Janes, there was no shortage of fashion inspiration to be found (and now, shopped). — Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 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