Baggy

Pronunciation: /ˈbæɡi/

Definitions of baggy

adjective loose-fitting or oversized, typically of clothing

Example Sentences

A1 She wore baggy pants to the party.

A2 The oversized sweater was too baggy for her.

B1 He preferred baggy clothes for comfort.

B2 The fashion trend for this season is baggy jeans.

C1 The baggy fit of the jacket gave him a relaxed look.

C2 She strutted down the runway in a baggy, yet stylish outfit.

Examples of baggy in a Sentence

formal The baggy trousers were not appropriate for the formal event.

informal I love wearing baggy sweatpants when I'm lounging around the house.

slang Those baggy jeans are so last season.

figurative Her eyes were baggy from lack of sleep.

Grammatical Forms of baggy

• past tense: bagged
• plural: baggies
• comparative: baggier
• superlative: baggiest
• present tense: baggy
• future tense: will be baggy
• perfect tense: have bagged
• continuous tense: is being baggy
• singular: baggy
• positive degree: baggy
• infinitive: to baggy
• gerund: bagging
• participle: bagged

Origin and Evolution of baggy

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'baggy' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'bagge', which meant a loose-fitting garment or sack.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'baggy' has come to describe clothing that is loose and relaxed in fit, as well as items that are oversized or roomy in shape.