sag
sag Lexical Profile
sag Game Scores & Validity
• verb
To sink, subside, or curve downward in the middle under weight, pressure, or lack of tension.
"The wooden bookshelf began to sag under the weight of the heavy encyclopedias."
To decline or fall in value, price, energy, or spirits.
"Team morale started to sag after the project was delayed for a third time."
To wear trousers or shorts significantly below the waist so that the undergarments are visible.
"The school dress code strictly prohibits students from choosing to sag their pants in the hallways."
• noun
A downward bend, dip, or depression in a surface or structure caused by weight or pressure.
"The carpenter noticed a pronounced sag in the middle of the old wooden roof."
A temporary decline or slump in economic activity, prices, or performance.
"The company experienced a brief sag in quarterly sales before recovering in the autumn."
• Rhymes for sag
Word Origin & Etymology
Dating back to the 16th century, the word likely entered Middle English from a Scandinavian source, such as Old Norse or Middle Low German 'sacken', meaning 'to sink or settle'.