lagging (EN)adjective, noun
This word can also be a form of:
lag (verb)
adjective “lagging”
base form lagging (more/most)
- (economics) occurring with a delay Sign up to see the translation of definitions and examples into any language.The
lagging economic indicators showed the effects of the policy changes only months later.
noun “lagging”
singular lagging , plural laggings or uncountable
- material used to insulate or protect pipes, boilers, or other equipment The engineers installed
lagging on the steam pipes to reduce heat loss. - (UK, slang) a prison sentence After being caught, he received a five-year
lagging .