Sagging Meaning in English
word · lemma: sag
ˈsæɡɪŋ
SAG-ing
sˈæɡɪŋ
SAG-ing
Definition
Hanging down or sinking lower, usually because of weight, age, or lack of support. Often describes skin, clothing, or parts of a structure.
Usage & Nuances
Common with 'skin', 'pants', 'roof', or 'shoulders'. Neutral and descriptive, not slang. Often relates to aging ('sagging skin') or poor condition. 'Sagging' can show neglect or need for repair. Do not use for small drops ('dripping').
Spanish: hundido - caído - flácidoPortuguese (BR): caído - frouxo - flácidoPortuguese (PT): caído - descaído - flácidoChinese (Simplified): 下垂 - 松弛Chinese (Traditional): 下垂 - 鬆弛Hindi: झुका हुआ - लटकता हुआArabic: متهدل - مترهلBengali: ঝুলে পড়া - নুয়ে পড়াRussian: обвисший - провисающийJapanese: たるんでいるVietnamese: chảy xệ - võng xuốngKorean: 처진 - 늘어진Turkish: sarkma - çökmüşUrdu: لٹکنا - ڈھلکناIndonesian: mengendur - melorot
Example Sentences
The couch cushions are sagging after years of use.
basic
Her jeans were always sagging without a belt.
basic
The old roof is sagging in the middle.
basic
I can see my sagging eyelids in the morning.
natural
You need to get that fence fixed—it's really sagging now.
natural
After losing weight, she was worried about sagging skin.
natural