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lagging

/lˈæɡɪŋ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.21 in modern English

Syllables
lag-ging
IPA
/lˈæɡɪŋ/
10
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

falling behind, not keeping up the pace

adj

Occurring after; indicating the later phase of

noun

The covering of something with strips of felt, wood etc, either as insulation or for protection.

Uncountable

noun

The material so used.

Uncountable

noun

A prison sentence, originally one of at least three years.

Countable; Slang

verb

present participle and gerund of lag

Example Sentences

Etymology

from lag

Usage

Inflected Forms

more lagging (comparative) most lagging (superlative) laggings (plural)

Derived Forms

laggingly unlagging

Phrases

lagging indicator jet-lagging beggar's lagging tramp's lagging

Frequently Paired Words

jet-lagging concurrent leading laggard

Rhymes With

dragging bragging tagging nagging bagging sagging wagging flagging snagging shagging slagging unflagging

Questions

How do you pronounce lagging?
The recorded pronunciation is /lˈæɡɪŋ/.
What does lagging mean?
falling behind, not keeping up the pace
Where does lagging come from?
from lag

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