drags
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈdɹæɡz// UK //dɹˈæɡz// drags
n. something that is boring, annoying, or makes a situation less fun. You use this when a task or person feels like a burden.
n. a person, thing, or situation that is tedious, tiresome, or an impediment to progress. Informal in register; often used in the singular with the indefinite article.
Doing the laundry every single day is such a drag.
It is a real drag that we have to stay late at the office on a Friday evening.
While the initial phase of the project was exciting, the endless administrative paperwork became a significant drag on the team's overall productivity and morale.
Usage
Commonly used in the singular form 'a drag' to describe a situation or person.