baggy

/ˈbæɡi/ adjective B2

Of clothing, very loose-fitting, so as to hang away from the body.
Of or relating to a British music genre of the 1980s and 1990s, influenced by Madchester and psychedelia and associated with baggy clothing.
Of writing, etc.: overwrought; flabby; having too much padding. (figuratively) · a baggy book

Comparative baggier · Superlative baggiest

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He wore rather baggy grey shepherd’s check trousers, a not over-clean black frock-coat, unbuttoned in the front, and a drab waistcoat with a heavy brassy Albert chain, and a square pierced bit of metal dangling down as an ornament.

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, p. 3 · B2

Fairly took me in, he did, and I ought to know his ways by now." Billy pointed with a grin to a very baggy parasol which leaned against the sofa.

The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes, p. 29 · B2

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baggy A small plastic bag, as for sandwiches. C2

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