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straggle

verb · noun

Simple meaning

Wander from a direct or straight course.

Pronunciation

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straguhl

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈstɹæɡəl

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Word Review

Definition

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verb

  1. Wander from a direct or straight course

  2. intransitive

    To stray, rove, or wander from a normal course and others of its kind.

  3. To move along slowly so as to remain some distance behind the person or people in front.

  4. Go, come, or spread in a rambling or irregular way

  5. intransitive

    To act in a disorderly and irregular way.

noun

  1. An irregular, spread-out group.

  2. An outlier; something that has strayed beyond the normal limits.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Typical Use
Rare

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This meaning: Wander from a direct or straight course

Used this way, straggle is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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Synonyms

Sense: wander from a direct or straight course

stray

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