Lag
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈlæɡ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Lag is an adjective meaning Last made; hence, made of refuse; inferior.
Meaning
Last made; hence, made of refuse; inferior.
More Meanings
- (countable) A gap, a delay; an interval created by something not keeping up; a latency.
- (uncountable) Delay; latency.
- (UK, Ireland, slang, archaic) One sentenced to transportation for a crime.
- (UK, Ireland, slang) A prisoner, a criminal.
- (obsolete) Last; long-delayed.
- (slang) A period of imprisonment.
Example Sentences
the lag end of my life
Latency, or lag, is an unavoidable part of Internet gaming.
Some tardy cripple bore the countermand, / That came too lag to see him buried.
We know your thoughts of us, that laymen are lag souls, and rubbish of remaining clay.
Word Forms
- lags
- lagging
- lagged
Synonyms for lag
Depending on context, synonyms include latency, dawdle, gaol, interim, jug, retardation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include slowdown, dawdle, fall back, interim, imprison, incarcerate.
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