lagging

== English == === Etymology === from lag === Pronunciation === Rhymes: -æɡɪŋ === Adjective === lagging (comparative more lagging, superlative most lagging) falling behind, not keeping up the pace Occurring after; indicating the later phase of Coordinate terms: concurrent, leading ==== Quotations ==== For quotations using this term, see Citations:lagging. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== === Noun === lagging (usually uncountable, plural laggings) The covering of something with strips of felt, wood etc, either as insulation or for protection. The material so used. (slang, countable) A prison sentence, originally one of at least three years. ==== Usage notes ==== (prison sentence): Defined in various sources as a sentence of at least two, three, or five years' duration. ==== Derived terms ==== beggar's lagging tramp's lagging ==== Translations ==== === Verb === lagging present participle and gerund of lag ==== Related terms ==== laggard