baggy

adjective

bag·​gy ˈba-gē How to pronounce baggy (audio)
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 adverb
bagginess noun

Examples of baggy in a Sentence

These pants are too baggy at the knees.
Recent Examples on the Web Rollins appeared in his baggiest fit yet, had the full support of the SAP Center despite some cheers for McIntyre earlier. Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024 Their heads were clean and their shorts were so baggy that the fabric trailed behind them like a herd of horses during a fast break—and there were many fast breaks. Hanif Abdurraqib, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2024 The singer paired her characteristically baggy, offbeat look with big sneakers and a pair of frameless glasses. Oscar Holland, CNN, 19 Feb. 2024 Russell opted to pair the top with denim jeans in a light wash that are a bit baggy, but not too baggy. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 12 Jan. 2024 The fit is slightly baggy, leaving plenty of room for holiday indulgences, and the ribbed cuffs give it a sophisticated touch. Kayla Blanton, Peoplemag, 2 Dec. 2023 While baggy, wide-leg styles may currently dominate the celebrity scene, skinny jeans will always have their place in the stars’ wardrobes—just look at Jennifer Lawrence in her cropped pair, styled with similarly old-school ballet pumps, as recently as last month. Alex Kessler, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2023 The relaxed silhouette is loose without being overly baggy, and the tapered elastic cuffs at the bottom offer a more tailored look. Hannah Freedman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Nov. 2023 The computers were blocky, the jeans were baggy, and the US military was sending Marines to Iraq to support weapons inspections. Sarah Scoles, Popular Science, 2 Nov. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1808, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of baggy was in 1808

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“Baggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baggy. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

baggy

adjective
bag·​gy ˈbag-ē How to pronounce baggy (audio)
baggier; baggiest
: loose, puffed out, or hanging like a bag
baggy pants
baggily adverb
bagginess noun

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