saggy

adjective

sag·​gy ˈsa-gē How to pronounce saggy (audio)
Synonyms of saggynext
: baggy
also : flaccid sense 1a

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The straps are adjustable and the material doesn’t look saggy or worn after a few washes. — Olivia Dubyak, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026 This combo means the bed never feels saggy or restrictive, even when sharing it with a restless partner (or dog). — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026 One room might feature a saggy antique couch dotted with slouchy Victorian pillows, another an assemblage of sleek space-age Italian furniture. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 10 Apr. 2026 This combo ensures that your bed is springy but with body contouring properties that won’t result in a saggy mattress. — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for saggy

Word History

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of saggy was in 1853

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