flagging

adjective

flag·​ging ˈfla-giŋ 

also ˈflā-

1

: languid, weak

2

: becoming progressively less : dwindling

flagging demand for the product

flaggingly adverb

Examples of flagging in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Looking for a means to boost a flagging economy, Kennedy proposed gutting the income tax rates. — Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026

Servall Data Systems, the makers of Patronscan, also offers a flagging service that can help bars and venues alert their employees of problematic customers and share that information with other establishments that utilize this technology. — Bay City News, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026

LinkedIn's new authenticity initiatives include reducing the visibility of generic AI content, introducing a flagging tool for users, and rewarding original human insights. — William Arruda, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

At the same time, the tech industry’s association with Raise Us is also a play to boost its flagging reputation. — Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1545, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for flagging

• bagging
• bragging
• dragging
• gagging
• lagging
• nagging
• sagging
• slagging
• snagging
• tagging
• wagging
• unflagging

Kids Definition

flagging

noun

flag·​ging

ˈflag-iŋ

: a pavement of flagstones