shagged
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of shagged
First recorded in 1930–35; origin uncertain
Example Sentences
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As Team USA ran through its first World Baseball Classic workout, Kershaw participated in pitchers’ fielding practice and shagged fly balls during batting practice.
From Los Angeles Times
Ace Gerrit Cole arrived and shagged batting practice in right field.
From Seattle Times
He wore an M’s hat and a navy blue workout shirt over a mock turtleneck as he played long toss, shagged fly balls and chatted in the outfield with the Mariners’ newest star, Julio Rodriguez.
From Seattle Times
He had visited Camden Yards only once previously — many years ago, he shagged fly balls during batting practice while accompanying his father, then an outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals.
From Washington Times
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
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