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Definition of flagging

flagging

/ˈflæɡ.ɪŋ/
flag · ging
Adverb:flaggingly
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Plural:flaggings
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flagging Lexical Profile

flagging Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Declining in strength, vigor, enthusiasm, or intensity; becoming tired or less active.

Example

"The coach gave an inspiring halftime speech to revive the team's flagging spirits."

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• noun

1

The act or process of marking, identifying, or signaling something, such as with a physical flag or a digital indicator.

Example

"The automated flagging of suspicious transactions helped the bank prevent fraud."

2

A pavement or surface made of flagstones, or the flagstones themselves collectively.

Example

"Rainwater pooled between the uneven stones of the courtyard flagging."

3

Brightly colored tape or ribbon used by surveyors, foresters, and construction workers to mark boundaries, hazards, or trees.

Example

"The surveyor tied pink plastic flagging to the branches to mark the property line."

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• Nearby Words

flag
flageolet bean
flagger
flagging
flagmaker
flagman
flagon

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