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Pronunciation: /flaɡ/
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Definition of flag

verb (flags, flagging, flagged)

[no object]
  • become tired or less enthusiastic or dynamic:if you begin to flag, there is an excellent cafe to revive you (as adjective flagging)an attempt to resurrect his flagging career

Origin:

mid 16th century (in the sense 'flap about loosely, hang down'): related to obsolete flag 'hanging down'

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Definition of flag in the US English dictionary
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