Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Loose-fitting; not tight or close to the body: Describes clothing or fabric that hangs loosely and does not conform closely to the shape of the body.
   • Puffed out; sagging: Can describe something that is swollen or hangs in a loose, bulging manner.

Usage

• The adjective "baggy" is used to describe items, primarily clothing, that are intentionally or unintentionally loose. It often carries a neutral or descriptive tone but can imply a casual, comfortable, or sloppy style depending on context.
• It typically precedes the noun it modifies (e.g., ).

Examples

• Adjective:
  • He prefers baggy shirts because they are more comfortable.
  • After losing weight, his old pants became baggy.
  • The sweater was baggy around the shoulders.

Advanced Usage

• "baggy-eyed": Having loose or puffy skin under the eyes, often due to tiredness.
  • She looked baggy-eyed after the long flight.
• "bagginess" (noun): The state or quality of being baggy.
  • The bagginess of the fabric made it ideal for lounging.

Variants and Related Words

• Bag (verb/noun): While "bag" as a verb can mean to sag or hang loosely, it is distinct from the adjective "baggy."
• Saggy (adj): Similar to "baggy" but often implies a downward droop due to weight or loss of elasticity (e.g., ).
• Loose-fitting (adj): A more formal synonym for "baggy."

Synonyms

• Loose
• Oversized
• Slouchy
• Billowy (for fabrics like shirts or dresses)

Antonyms

• Tight
• Form-fitting
• Skinny (as in skinny jeans)
• Tailored

Related Phrases/Idioms

• "Baggy pants": A specific style of trousers that are very loose around the legs, often associated with certain subcultures or casual fashion.
  • Skateboarders in the 1990s often wore baggy pants.
• "Baggy sweater": A loose, comfortable sweater.
  • She curled up on the couch in a baggy sweater.

Adjective

1. not fitting closely; hanging loosely
   • baggy trousers
   • a loose-fitting blouse is comfortable in hot weather