baggy

C2 · Proficiency Literary

adj. describes a story or piece of writing that is too long and has unnecessary parts.

adj. figuratively describing a narrative or piece of writing that lacks concision or structural tightness.

“The editor said the middle of the book was a bit baggy and needed cutting.”

“Critics argued that the novel's second act was structurally baggy, containing several subplots that failed to advance the primary theme.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Informal

n. a small plastic bag, often used for sandwiches or small items.

n. a small, typically transparent plastic bag used for storage.

“She put the leftover grapes into a small baggy for her lunch.”

“The technician placed the evidence into a sealed baggy to prevent any potential contamination before transport to the laboratory.”

C1 · Advanced Music British English

adj. related to a style of British dance and rock music from the late 1980s.

adj. relating to a British music genre and subculture of the late 1980s and early 1990s, characterised by a mix of psychedelic rock and dance beats.

“The band was famous during the baggy era of the early nineties.”

“The documentary explores how the baggy scene bridged the gap between traditional indie rock and the emerging rave culture in Manchester.”