noun
lugging
LUH-gihng
Lugging (noun) means the act of carrying or dragging something heavy and awkward from one place to another. Example: “After an hour of lugging boxes up three flights of stairs, his arms were shaking.”
noun
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The act of carrying or dragging something heavy and awkward from one place to another.
"After an hour of lugging boxes up three flights of stairs, his arms were shaking."
"She hated the lugging of grocery bags more than the shopping itself."
How to use lugging
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStruggling to carry something bulky or heavy.
Common pairings
lugging luggage
lugging boxes
lugging around
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Word forms
- Plural
- luggings
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After an hour of _____ boxes up three flights of stairs, his arms were shaking.
Etymology
From Middle English "lug," meaning to pull or drag heavily, plus the "-ing" ending.
Rhymes for lugging
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What does “lugging” mean?
The word “lugging” means the act of carrying or dragging something heavy and awkward from one place to another. In plain terms, struggling to carry something bulky or heavy.
How do you pronounce “lugging”?
“Lugging” is pronounced LUH-gihng (/ˈlʌɡɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “lugging” in a sentence?
Here is “lugging” used in a sentence: “After an hour of lugging boxes up three flights of stairs, his arms were shaking.”
What part of speech is “lugging”?
“Lugging” is a noun.
Where does the word “lugging” come from?
The word “lugging” comes from Middle English. From Middle English "lug," meaning to pull or drag heavily, plus the "-ing" ending.
