baggy
/'bægl/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Loose-fitting; not tight or close to the body: Describes clothing or fabric that hangs loosely and does not conform closely to the shape of the body.
- Puffed out; sagging: Can describe something that is swollen or hangs in a loose, bulging manner.
Usage
- The adjective "baggy" is used to describe items, primarily clothing, that are intentionally or unintentionally loose. It often carries a neutral or descriptive tone but can imply a casual, comfortable, or sloppy style depending on context.
- It typically precedes the noun it modifies (e.g., ).
Examples
- Adjective:
- He prefers baggy shirts because they are more comfortable.
- After losing weight, his old pants became baggy.
- The sweater was baggy around the shoulders.
Advanced Usage
- "baggy-eyed": Having loose or puffy skin under the eyes, often due to tiredness.
- She looked baggy-eyed after the long flight.
- "bagginess" (noun): The state or quality of being baggy.
- The bagginess of the fabric made it ideal for lounging.
Variants and Related Words
- Bag (verb/noun): While "bag" as a verb can mean to sag or hang loosely, it is distinct from the adjective "baggy."
- Saggy (adj): Similar to "baggy" but often implies a downward droop due to weight or loss of elasticity (e.g., ).
- Loose-fitting (adj): A more formal synonym for "baggy."
Synonyms
- Loose
- Oversized
- Slouchy
- Billowy (for fabrics like shirts or dresses)
Antonyms
- Tight
- Form-fitting
- Skinny (as in skinny jeans)
- Tailored
Related Phrases/Idioms
- "Baggy pants": A specific style of trousers that are very loose around the legs, often associated with certain subcultures or casual fashion.
- Skateboarders in the 1990s often wore baggy pants.
- "Baggy sweater": A loose, comfortable sweater.
- She curled up on the couch in a baggy sweater.
Adjective
- not fitting closely; hanging loosely
- baggy trousers
- a loose-fitting blouse is comfortable in hot weather