baggy

/ˈbæɡi/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈbæɡi/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈba-gē/ (ame, mw)

baggy — adjective

1. describes clothes that hang in loose folds on the body, either because they are

1.形容詞B2
釋義

describes clothes that hang in loose folds on the body, either because they are several sizes too large or because the fabric has lost its original shape over time.

例句

Tomás pulled on his baggy jeans and went out to skate with friends.

common collocation: baggy + jeans / trousers / shorts

Tariq wore a baggy grey sweater that almost reached his knees.

attributive position before a noun (baggy + clothing item)

同義詞
  • loose

    neutral; describes any garment that is not tight, without implying it looks unshapely

  • saggy

    stronger negative tone; suggests the item droops downward in an unflattering way

  • oversized

    describes clothes deliberately cut several sizes larger, often as a fashion choice

  • slack

    more formal; often used of ropes or fabric that lacks tension

反義詞
  • tight

    fitting closely against the body

  • snug

    comfortably close-fitting, with a positive feel

  • fitted

    tailored to follow the shape of the body

用法筆記

Almost always used to describe clothing or fabric. When applied to body parts (e.g. baggy eyes, baggy skin), it suggests loose, sagging skin rather than a fashion choice.

常見錯誤

❌My new jeans are very baggy on the waist, so I love them.
✅My new jeans are nicely loose at the waist, so I love them.
💡'baggy' usually carries a slightly negative or casual tone; for a flattering loose fit, use 'loose' or 'relaxed'.
❌The room felt baggy after we removed the furniture.
✅The room felt empty after we removed the furniture.
💡'baggy' is reserved for clothes and skin, not spaces.