sag

sag [sag]

vi.

sagged, sagging [ME saggen, prob. < Scand, akin to Swed sacka, Norw dial. sakka, sagga < IE base * sengw-, to SINK]

1. to sink, bend, or curve, esp. in the middle, from weight or pressure

2. to hang down unevenly or loosely

3. to lose firmness, strength, or intensity; weaken through weariness, age, etc.; droop [sagging spirits]

4. to decline in price, value, sales, etc.

5. Naut. to drift [to sag to leeward]

vt.

to cause to sag

n.

1. the act or an instance of sagging

2. the degree or amount of sagging

☆ 3. a place of sagging; sunken or depressed place