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draggy

American  
[drag-ee] / ˈdræg i /

adjective

draggier, draggiest

  1. moving or developing very slowly.

  2. boring; dull.

draggy British  
/ ˈdræɡɪ /

adjective

  1. slow or boring

    a draggy party

  2. dull and listless

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of draggy

First recorded in 1885–90; drag + -y 1

Example Sentences

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But Cregger makes great fun of the reveal nonetheless, and Madigan is more than up for making her character into one of the most deliciously draggy and delightful horror villains in recent memory.

From Salon • Aug. 8, 2025

It also reduces drag - and this is the key for Mercedes, for whom one of the most significant problems this year has been the draggy nature of their car.

From BBC • Oct. 29, 2022

He was no hefty action hero, living up to his draggy image.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 8, 2022

Still, it’s nice to feel a persistent human touch amid the otherwise mechanical sound and fury of “No Way Home,” especially during its wobbly, draggy midsection.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 14, 2021

And I can hear the air dragging in but it’s less draggy.

From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt

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