lagging

adj, noun — 5 senses

lagging

adj

Etymology from lag

1

falling behind, not keeping up the pace

2

Occurring after; indicating the later phase of

A leading wave is one which reaches its maximum value before another, which is thus a lagging wave1944, David Hay Surgeoner, Radio for aeroplanes, page 34:

Derived terms: lagging indicator, laggingly, unlagging
Related terms: jet-lagging

lagging

noun

Etymology from lag

1

Usually The covering of something with strips of felt, wood etc, either as insulation or for protection.

2

Usually The material so used.

3

Slang, Usually A prison sentence, originally one of at least three years.

"Whether you'll get a nine or a lagging depends on the answer you give me, Mrs. Inglethorne."1926, Edgar Wallace, The Square Emerald:

Derived terms: beggar's lagging, tramp's lagging

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