flag·ging I. \ˈflagiŋ, -laag-, -laig-, -gēŋ\adjective Etymology: from present participle of flag (VII) 1.: languid, weak 2.: dwindling, diminishing, weakening < flagging hopes > < flagging demands for farm products > • flag·ging·lyadverb II. noun (-s) Etymology:flag (III) + -ing 1.: flagstones for paving 2.: a pavement or walk of flagstones