adj
Uncommon
baggy
BA-gee
Baggy (adj) means Loose-fitting, hanging away from the body rather than close to it. Example: “He wore baggy jeans that bunched up around his ankles.”
adj
1
Loose-fitting, hanging away from the body rather than close to it.
"He wore baggy jeans that bunched up around his ankles."
"The old sweater had gone baggy at the elbows after years of wear."
noun
1
A small plastic bag, such as one used for sandwiches.
"She packed the crackers into a little baggy for the trip."
How to use baggy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLoose and roomy rather than fitted — usually describing clothes.
Common mistake
Baggy describes clothes that are too loose; don't confuse with "saggy," which describes something drooping or sagging under its own weight.
Common pairings
baggy trousers
baggy sweater
go baggy
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Word forms
- Plural
- baggies
- Comparative
- baggier
- Superlative
- baggiest
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Etymology
Formed from bag plus the adjective-forming suffix -y.
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Rhymes for baggy
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What does “baggy” mean?
The word “baggy” means loose-fitting, hanging away from the body rather than close to it. In plain terms, loose and roomy rather than fitted — usually describing clothes.
How do you pronounce “baggy”?
“Baggy” is pronounced BA-gee (/ˈbæɡi/ in IPA).
How do you use “baggy” in a sentence?
Here is “baggy” used in a sentence: “He wore baggy jeans that bunched up around his ankles.”
What part of speech is “baggy”?
Depending on how it is used, “baggy” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “baggy” a common word?
“Baggy” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “baggy” have?
“Baggy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: loose-fitting, hanging away from the body rather than close to it.
