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flagging

[ flag-ing ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

becoming smaller or weaker; dwindling.
weak, fatigued, or drooping.

flagging

[ flag-ing ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

flagstones collectively.
a pavement or walk of flagstones.

flagging

/ ˈ�ڱ�æɡɪŋ /

noun

flagstones or a flagged area

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Other Word Forms

�ڱ��g��Բ�·�� adverb

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Word History and Origins

Origin of flagging¹

First recorded in 1535–45; flag ³ + -ing ²

Origin of flagging²

First recorded in 1615–25; flag ⁴ + -ing ¹

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The DWP has faced criticism for failing to prevent overpayments, despite its systems flagging when a claimant is earning too much.

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Now the 41-year-old is flagging down cars and posting videos on social media to stop as many drivers from entering the land as possible.

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�� has he done to turn Villa's flagging fortunes around?

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She sees the entire exercise as a political ploy to get fearful consumers to make big-ticket purchases quickly in an effort to jump-start a flagging economy.

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The news comes as Musk's popularity is flagging among voters.

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