baggy

[ bag-ee ]

adjective

, bag·gi·er, bag·gi·est.

1. baglike; hanging loosely.

   Synonyms: loose-fitting, loose, droopy

baggy

¹

/ ˈbæɡɪ /

noun

1. See bagie
   a variant spelling of bagie

baggy

²

/ ˈbæɡɪ /

adjective

1. (of clothes) hanging loosely; puffed out

Derived Forms

• ˈbaggily, adverb
• ˈbagginess, noun

Other Words From

• baggi·ly adverb
• baggi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of baggy¹

First recorded in 1820–30; bag + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Wanda in isolation, in comfortable baggy clothes, is probably the most relatable thing that Marvel has ever given us, especially in our pandemic circumstances.

From Vox

Her baggy T-shirts and calf-grazing shorts split the difference between the two subcultures—and have kept media chatter focused on her music more than her body.

From Time

While both will work on the slopes, there are important differences when it comes to fit—namely, ski pants are more fitted, while snow pants are baggier, and thus allow for more movement.

From Popular-Science

The presidency is a baggy repository of national myths and psycho-cultural investments, which makes it surprisingly unhelpful in achieving justice and democracy.

From Washington Post

Sweatpants are the obvious choice, but they’re often baggy and make me feel like lounging.

From Outside Online

But unfortunately, along that way, we had some mesh tank tops and we had some baggy denim Sean John jumpsuits— JACOB: Sean John!

From The Daily Beast

Second, he was to be seen flitting in and out of London Airport wearing beads and baggy white trousers.

From The Daily Beast

She inexplicably pairs these sophisticated pieces with a pair of baggy black pants.

From The Daily Beast

The first look combined a see-through mesh top, gym style, with a pair of baggy baseball-inspired shorts.

From The Daily Beast

Arran Bardige smoothes over his T-shirt and baggy jeans, glancing nervously at his phone.

From The Daily Beast

Ghurri-Wurri wore tattered white baggy trousers, vest and cloak, a turban and black goggles.

From Project Gutenberg

The feet and hands were abnormally large, and the clothing of the thing was old, baggy, and covered with filth.

From Project Gutenberg

Beside this terrible Turk stood five ladies, in baggy trousers, and long veils.

From Project Gutenberg

Wear baggy breeches, and an enormous turban, and slippers turned up at the toes!

From Project Gutenberg

Six sailors, wearing their round blue caps and short jackets and baggy pants, with navy carbines, formed the guard.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• billowing
• floppy
• oversize
• roomy