dragging

American

[drag-ing] / ˈdræg ɪŋ /

adjective

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

He was annoyed by their dragging way of walking and talking.
used in dragging, hoisting, etc..

dragging ropes.

dragging British

/ ˈdræɡɪŋ /

noun

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

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dragging

Markets across Asia were down, with tech firms -- which rely on low borrowing rates to fuel their investments -- dragging Tokyo and Seoul.

From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026

Imports of foreign products and a small decline in government spending are both dragging on the overall GDP figure.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026

Spurs, noticing this, quickly move the ball back towards the left - ready to attack the space opened up by Tonali dragging players with him.

From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026

“I’m dragging him to brunch and trying to get him to golf with me — never happened.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026

Marlie and Rowan ran toward dragging Allun, who was still struggling but starting to look confused instead of angry.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda

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