lagger

Meanings

• noun

  A person or thing that lags behind or retards the progress of others.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lagger
ragger , dragger , stagger

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Variants

List of all variants of lagger that leads to same result
lag , lagged , lagger , laggers , lagging , lags

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'a person who hangs back', from lag (verb) 'hang back, linger'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'lagger' is also used in computer programming to refer to a process that consumes more system resources than others.

2. In the context of sailing, a 'lagger' is a type of knot used to secure a rope to a spar.

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Related Concepts

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1. lag: A delay in the response or performance of a system or process.

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Culture

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In literature, 'lagger' is used metaphorically to describe a person who is slow to learn or adapt to new situations. In music, the term 'lagger' is used in audio technology to describe a delay in the signal processing.

How to Memorize "lagger"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person lagging behind a group or a slow-moving object.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lagger' with the concept of 'delay' or 'hindrance'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'Lagger' as 'Lingering And Grasping At The Rear'.

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