dragging

American  

[drag-ing] / ˈdræg ɪŋ /

adjective

1. extremely tired or slow, as in movement; lethargic; sluggish.

   He was annoyed by their dragging way of walking and talking.

2. used in dragging, hoisting, etc..

   dragging ropes.

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dragging British  

/ ˈdræɡɪŋ /

noun

1. a decorating technique in which paint is applied with a specially modified brush to create a marbled or grainy effect

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Other Word Forms

• draggingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of dragging

First recorded in 1765–75; drag + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Another factor dragging down crude was Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent saying the U.S. might “unsanction” Iranian oil that is already at sea.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

His legs felt like anchors dragging across the court.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

In November, a video of Border Patrol agents dragging a woman out of her car in Chicago flooded social media.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

Collier-Keywood not being present allowed him off the hook at times, with WRU community director Geraint John and board member Alison Thorne in the room in Cardiff Bay and some questions from politicians dragging on.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

The broom didn’t even slow down, continuing its frantic dash around the cottage, only now dragging Jack along behind it.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley