Definition of straggling in English:
straggling
adjectiveˈstraɡ(ə)lɪŋˈstræɡ(ə)lɪŋ
1(of an irregular group) moving along slowly so as to remain some distance behind those in front.
the straggling crowd of refugees
- 1.1 Grown, spread, or laid out in an irregular way.
a long straggling village
Definition of straggling in US English:
straggling
adjectiveˈstræɡ(ə)lɪŋˈstraɡ(ə)liNG
1(of an irregular group) moving along slowly so as to remain some distance behind those in front.
the straggling crowd of refugees
- 1.1 Grown, spread, or laid out in an irregular way.
a long straggling village