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Pronunciation / Transliteration: ɑ̃pl
"Elle portait un pull ample pour la soirée fraîche."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Loose-fitting and not tight against the body.
"She wore a baggy sweater that was perfect for the chilly evening." - 2
Characterized by excess fabric or material.
"The baggy pants were comfortable for lounging around the house."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the noun 'bag', originating in the late Middle English period from Old Norse and Old French roots meaning a sack or pouch. The adjective form developed in the 19th century to describe clothing that hangs loosely and resembles a bag in shape.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Baggy" is said worldwide
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ample
Transliteration: ɑ̃pl
"Elle portait un pull ample pour la soirée fraîche."
weit
Transliteration: vaɪt
"Sie trug einen weiten Pullover für den kühlen Abend."
ampio
Transliteration: ˈampjo
"Indossava un maglione ampio per la serata fresca."
holgado
Transliteration: olˈɣaðo
"Llevaba un suéter holgado para la noche fresca."
largo
Transliteration: ˈlaʁɡu
"Ela usava um suéter largo para a noite fria."
ढीला
Transliteration: ḍhīlā
"उसने ठंडी शाम के लिए ढीला स्वेटर पहना।"
宽松
Transliteration: kuān sōng
"她穿着宽松的毛衣，适合凉爽的晚上。"
헐렁한
Transliteration: heolleonghan
"그녀는 시원한 저녁을 위해 헐렁한 스웨터를 입었다."
ゆったりした
Transliteration: yuttari shita
"彼女は涼しい夜のためにゆったりしたセーターを着ていた。"
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