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Definition & Meaning of "drag"in English

to drag
01

to pull something with effort along a surface 

Transitive: to drag sth somewhere
to drag definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Movement verb
Regular
Present tense
drag
3rd person singular
drags
Present participle
dragging
Past simple
dragged
Past participle
dragged
Examples
She drags the suitcase across the airport floor. 
1.1

to move a piece of computer data, such as an image, across a computer or smartphone screen using the mouse or a finger 

Transitive: to drag computer data [adj] | to drag computer data somewhere
to drag definition and meaning
Examples
To rearrange the icons on the desktop, simply click and drag them to your desired positions. 
02

to suck in or inhale air or smoke 

Intransitive: to drag on a smoking tool
Examples
The smoker took a deep breath and dragged on the cigarette. 
03

to move more slowly than the rest or to linger behind 

Intransitive
Examples
During the marathon, some runners started to drag, fatigued by the long distance they had covered. 
04

to move in a slow and difficult manner 

Transitive: to drag oneself somewhere
Examples
The injured hiker struggled to drag himself down the mountain. 
05

to compel or force someone or something to come along against their will 

Transitive: to drag sb somewhere
Examples
The reluctant child had to be dragged to school every morning, protesting the entire way. 
06

(of time) to move slowly and tediously, often leading to a sense of impatience or boredom 

Intransitive
Examples
During the boring meeting, each hour seemed to drag, making it feel like an eternity had passed. 
07

to criticize, insult, or call out someone harshly, often in a humorous or exaggerated way 

Slang

What does "to drag" mean in social slang?

The phrase "to drag" means to heavily criticize, insult, or expose someone, often in a harsh, relentless, or humorous way. The structure uses "drag" as a metaphor for pulling someone down verbally or damaging their reputation. It is commonly used in online and entertainment contexts where public figures or individuals are sharply mocked or "called out" in an exaggerated manner.

Examples
She dragged him for showing up late. 
Drag
01

the action of pulling something along a surface with force 

drag definition and meaning
Examples
He gave the heavy box a hard drag across the floor. 
02

the force exerted on an object moving through a fluid that opposes its motion 

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Uncountable
Plural form
drags
Examples
The streamlined design of the car minimized drag and increased fuel efficiency. 
03

a slow inhalation, as of smoke 

Examples
He took a long drag from his cigarette. 
04

clothing traditionally worn by the opposite sex, especially women's clothing worn by men 

Examples
He performed on stage in drag. 
05

a person or thing considered boring or tedious 

Examples
The lecture was a real drag. 
06

something that slows down or hinders progress 

Examples
Traffic was a drag on our commute. 
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