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Meaning of dragging

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

dragging

Pronunciation:/ˈdɹæɡɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To pull along a surface or through a medium, sometimes with difficulty.

    Example: Let's drag this load of wood over to the shed.

  2. To move onward heavily, laboriously, or slowly; to advance with weary effort; to go on lingeringly.

    Example: Time seems to drag when you’re waiting for a bus.

  3. To act or proceed slowly or without enthusiasm; to be reluctant.

  4. To draw along (something burdensome); hence, to pass in pain or with difficulty.

verb

Definitions

  1. To perform as a drag queen or drag king.

noun

Definitions

  1. An instance of something being dragged.