flagging

¹ American  

[flag-ing] / ˈflæg ɪŋ /

noun

1. flagstones collectively.

2. a pavement or walk of flagstones.

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flagging ² American  

[flag-ing] / ˈflæg ɪŋ /

adjective

1. becoming smaller or weaker; dwindling.

2. weak, fatigued, or drooping.

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flagging British  

/ ˈflæɡɪŋ /

noun

1. flagstones or a flagged area

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Other Word Forms

• flaggingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of flagging¹

First recorded in 1615–25; flag ⁴ + -ing ¹

Origin of flagging¹

First recorded in 1535–45; flag ³ + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Bullock is painfully aware that, after a decade of flagging productivity growth and scant reforms to address the issue, the economy can no longer grow at the pace that it did a generation ago.

From The Wall Street Journal

Disney has said its amusement parks in the US will take a hit in the months ahead due to flagging numbers of international visitors.

From BBC

But an indefatigable Volkanovski's agility and relentless striking eventually wore down his flagging challenger, who was unable to land a knockout in the final round.

From Barron's

Former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh is a safe pair of hands to steer the US central bank, analysts said Friday, flagging his track record on Wall Street and with the Fed.

From Barron's

Foreign businesses have long complained about the difficulties of doing business in China, flagging red tape, complex regulations, and a lack of transparency.

From BBC

Related Words

• dwindling
• fading
• listless
• sagging
• slumping
• waning
• weakening