Babylagged

C2 21+

Pronunciation: /ˈbeɪbiˌlæɡd/

Definitions of babylagged

verb To be delayed or behind schedule due to caring for a baby or young child.

Example Sentences

A1 I babylagged my way through the airport, struggling to keep up with my parents.

A2 The tired parents babylagged behind their energetic toddler as they explored the zoo.

B1 Despite their best efforts, the team babylagged in the final minutes of the game, losing their lead.

B2 The experienced hikers babylagged behind the group, taking in the scenery at a slower pace.

C1 The CEO refused to babylag behind in the fast-paced industry, constantly innovating and staying ahead of the competition.

C2 The seasoned diplomat never babylagged in negotiations, always one step ahead of the other parties involved.

Examples of babylagged in a Sentence

formal The flight was delayed due to bad weather conditions, causing many passengers to be babylagged.

informal I was so babylagged after my red-eye flight that I couldn't function properly the next day.

slang I feel completely babylagged after pulling an all-nighter to finish my assignment.

figurative The long work week left me feeling babylagged and drained of energy.

Grammatical Forms of babylagged

past tense

babylagged

plural

babylagging

comparative

more babylagged

superlative

most babylagged

present tense

babylag

future tense

will babylag

perfect tense

have babylagged

continuous tense

is babylagging

singular

babylagged

positive degree

babylagged

infinitive

to babylag

gerund

babylagging

participle

babylagged

Origin and Evolution of babylagged

First Known Use: 1875 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'babylagged' is believed to have originated from a combination of 'baby' and 'lagged', suggesting a delay or slowness similar to that of a baby learning to walk.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something as slow or delayed, the term 'babylagged' has evolved to also imply a sense of innocence or naivety, similar to that of a baby.