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• present participle of drag.

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

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Etymology

Origin of dragging

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

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Example Sentences

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dragging

Centre-back Danso was then sent off in the 17th minute for dragging down the Brazilian striker when he was clear through on goal.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

Ukraine has attacked Moscow and Saint Petersburg throughout the Kremlin's dragging offensive but large-scale hits on Russia's main cities are rare.

From Barron's ● Oct. 18, 2026

We both suited up in permethrin-infused clothes and gaiters, and he went to work with his white flannel flag, dragging it to and fro on the grass.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026

There is no point at which the dragging of Schmitt for this performance would turn excessive.

From Slate ● Oct. 3, 2026

Who are now dragging kitchen chairs into the living room to stand on.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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