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

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

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

On a global basis, fully-electric group vehicle deliveries fell 20% though, with the end of government incentives in the U.S. dragging the market lower.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 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

But the listing prompted at least two peptide companies to sue the FDA, arguing it was dragging its feet on creating the bulks list of allowed compounding substances.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Rootbeer takes off down the block, dragging me behind her with the leash.

From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins