shagged
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of shagged
First recorded in 1930–35; origin uncertain
Example Sentences
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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
The Blackhawks tied it when Khaira shagged the puck off a bank pass, skated into the zone and fired a wrist shot far side and under Lehner’s right arm at 4:38 of the second.
From Seattle Times
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