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schlabbrig

baggy and loose, saggy

adjective SHLAB-rikh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Also means

sloppy (of consistency)

Usage Note

Schlabbrig describes clothing that is too large and hangs loosely — schlabbrige Kleidung — or food with a sloppy, watery consistency. The word has a slightly negative connotation of untidiness or poor fit.

Examples

"Das schlabbrige Sweatshirt war zwar bequem, sah aber wenig gepflegt aus."

Natural Translation

The baggy sweatshirt was comfortable but looked rather unkempt.

Literal Translation

The baggy sweatshirt was admittedly comfortable but looked little well-groomed.

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