shagged
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of shagged
First recorded in 1930–35; origin uncertain
Example Sentences
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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
The Colorado Rockies first baseman had a productive workout Monday as he took 25 swings in the batting cage, ran the bases, fielded some grounders at first and shagged fly balls.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 24, 2017
We ran past other junior high schools and got jeered at by baseball players who warmed up with a couple of sprints and then shagged balls the rest of the afternoon.
From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt
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