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laggy

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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  • /ˈlæɡi/
  • rhymes with -æɡi

1

adj

Meaning 1

Having a delayed response to a change in the factors influencing it.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Gasoline prices usually show a laggier response to crude-oil price reduction than to crude-oil price increases.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Tending to lag, or respond slowly because of network latency.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Internet, informal

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences, video-games

Examples

  • I've given up trying to play on that laggy server.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English lag Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English laggy From lag + -y.