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saggy

|sag/gy|

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/ˈsæɡi/

loose and drooping

Etymology
Etymology Information

'saggy' originates from the English word 'sag', which comes from the Old Norse word 'saga', meaning 'to sink or droop'.

Historical Evolution

'saga' transformed into the Middle English word 'saggen', and eventually became the modern English word 'sag'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to sink or droop', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

hanging down loosely or drooping.

The old mattress was saggy in the middle.

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Last updated: 2025/01/12 05:19