Definition

The quality of being loose or oversized, often referring to clothing that does not fit tightly.

Example

The bagginess of his pants made them very comfortable to wear.

Conversation

I noticed that your pants have a lot of bagginess around the legs.

Yeah, I wanted something comfy for the weekend.

They do look comfortable, but do you think they'll fit well for work?

I think I might need to find a pair with less bagginess for the office.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bagginess → It is formed from "bag" (from Middle English "bagge", meaning a container or sack) and "-iness" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating a state or condition). The word "bagginess" refers to the state or condition of being bag-like or loose.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'bag' as a container that can be loose or saggy, and the '-iness' indicates the state of being like that.

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