adj
baggy
BA-gee
adj
1
Loose-fitting, hanging away from the body rather than close to it.
"He wore baggy jeans that bunched up around his ankles."
"The old sweater had gone baggy at the elbows after years of wear."
noun
1
A small plastic bag, such as one used for sandwiches.
"She packed the crackers into a little baggy for the trip."
How to Use Baggy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLoose and roomy rather than fitted — usually describing clothes.
Common mistake
Baggy describes clothes that are too loose; don't confuse with "saggy," which describes something drooping or sagging under its own weight.
Common pairings
baggy trousers
baggy sweater
go baggy
Word Forms
baggier comparative, baggies plural, baggies plural, baggiest superlative
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Etymology
Formed from bag plus the adjective-forming suffix -y.