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

If Margot Robbie finally convinced you to get on board with baggy jeans, keep scrolling to shop similar styles from Old Navy, Gap, and more. —Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026

In the epilogue to the book, Olson relates a story about how an influencer named Lyla Biggs posted a video on TikTok right before Black Friday in 2023 featuring the company’s Casey low-rise baggy jeans in the Astrid wash. —Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 May 2026

Keep the silhouettes tough—a bomber and baggy jeans—to offset any sweetness. —Christina Holevas, Vogue, 7 May 2026

These perfectly baggy pants are crafted from a cotton lyocell-linen blend, keeping you cool in the heat. —Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 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