shagged
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of shagged
First recorded in 1930–35; origin uncertain
Example Sentences
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He had visited Camden Yards only once previously — many years ago, he shagged fly balls during batting practice while accompanied his father, then an outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 27, 2022
Nico shagged flies during batting practice at Comerica Park and spent time in clubhouses much like his dad did as a teen.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 25, 2022
In the 1960s, caddies shagged balls for their players during range sessions.
From Golf Digest • Apr. 8, 2019
A ballboy named Brady and three others that looked like they shared the name shagged flat jumpers for George 45 minutes before tip Wednesday, as onlookers stood by.
From Washington Post • Dec. 14, 2017
And then Joe Pepitone got up and Doug and I shagged balls in the outfield.
From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt
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