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

In late March, as the Iran war was dragging into its 26th day, Kushner appeared at a Saudi investment conference in Miami.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

He sees that possible as fears over energy shortages and rate hikes could trigger “eventual negative growth shocks around the world,” potentially dragging major economies into recession.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

So Kompany rotated his players around, dragging opposition defenders out of position.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Shares in the group, in fact, were last marked 3.5% lower in early Monday trading, dragging both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 lower along the way.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

I asked, dragging my left foot to clear the last bit of dung from my beloved boots.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan