First Known Use: 14th century
Dictionary
1sag
verb \ˈsag\
: to bend or hang down in the middle especially because of weight or weakness
: to become weaker or fewer
saggedsag·ging
Full Definition of SAG
intransitive verb
1
: to droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
2
a : to lose firmness, resiliency, or vigor <spirits sagging from overwork> b : to decline especially from a thriving state
3
: drift
4
: to fail to stimulate or retain interest
transitive verb
: to cause to sag : leave slack in
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Origin of SAG
Middle English saggen; akin to Middle Low German sacken to sink, Norwegian dialect sakka
2sag
noun
Definition of SAG
1
: a tendency to drift (as of a ship to leeward)
2
a : a sagging part <the sag in a rope> b : a drop or depression below the surrounding area c : an instance or amount of sagging
3
: a temporary decline (as in the price of a commodity)
First Known Use of SAG
1580
SAG
abbreviation
Definition of SAG
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SAG Defined for Kids
1sag
verb \ˈsag\
saggedsag·ging
Definition of SAG for Kids
1
: to sink, settle, or hang below the natural or right level <The roof sags in the middle.>
2
: to become less firm or strong <As all our efforts failed, our spirits sagged.>
2sag
noun
Definition of SAG for Kids
: a part or area that sinks or hangs below the natural or right level
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