flagging

¹ American  

[flag-ing] / ˈflæg ɪŋ /

noun

1. flagstones collectively.

2. a pavement or walk of flagstones.

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flagging ² American  

[flag-ing] / ˈflæg ɪŋ /

adjective

1. becoming smaller or weaker; dwindling.

2. weak, fatigued, or drooping.

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flagging British  

/ ˈflæɡɪŋ /

noun

1. flagstones or a flagged area

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Other Word Forms

• flaggingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of flagging¹

First recorded in 1615–25; flag ⁴ + -ing ¹

Origin of flagging¹

First recorded in 1535–45; flag ³ + -ing ²

Example Sentences

But an indefatigable Volkanovski's agility and relentless striking eventually wore down his flagging challenger, who was unable to land a knockout in the final round.

From Barron's

Former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh is a safe pair of hands to steer the US central bank, analysts said Friday, flagging his track record on Wall Street and with the Fed.

From Barron's

Foreign businesses have long complained about the difficulties of doing business in China, flagging red tape, complex regulations, and a lack of transparency.

From BBC

Also worth flagging: Amazon.com announced today that it planned to cut 16,000 jobs, bringing its total layoffs to roughly 30,000 since October.

From Barron's

According to The Atlantic which first reported Bovino’s departure Monday, the public face of the flagging operation in Minnesota is expecting to retire soon.

From Salon

Related Words

• dwindling
• fading
• listless
• sagging
• slumping
• waning
• weakening