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Definition of baggy

baggy

/ˈbæɡ.i/
bag · gy
Adverb:baggily
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• adjective

1

Hanging loosely in folds and not fitting tightly against the body (especially of clothing).

Example

"He preferred wearing a baggy sweater and loose jeans over a tailored suit on weekends."

2

Swollen, puffy, or sagging in loose folds (especially of the skin beneath the eyes).

Example

"After three consecutive nights of studying for final exams, she woke up with dark, baggy eyes."

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• Rhymes for baggy

• Nearby Words

baggies
bagginess
bagging
baggy
baghdad
baglady
bagless

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 16th century, formed from the noun 'bag' (of Scandinavian origin, akin to Old Norse 'baggi', meaning a pack or bundle) combined with the adjectival suffix '-y'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Baggy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/baggy
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