How Do You Spell DRAGGIEST?

Pronunciation: [dɹˈaɡɪəst] (IPA)

The word "draggiest" is spelled with the IPA phonetic transcription /ˈdræɡ.i.ɪst/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "a" sound as in "cat". The second syllable has a long "i" sound as in "pie", followed by the letter "g" which is pronounced like the hard "g" in "go". The third syllable has a short "i" sound as in "sit", followed by the suffix "-est" which is pronounced like "ist". "Draggiest" is a superlative adjective used to describe something that is the most drag-like.

Common Misspellings for DRAGGIEST

• draggest
• draggies
• draygiest
• draggiesst
• draigiest
• Drugiest

Etymology of DRAGGIEST

The term "draggiest" is derived from the noun "drag queen", meaning a man who dresses and often acts like a flamboyant woman, typically for the purpose of entertainment. The word "drag" in this context originated in American English in the early 20th century and initially referred to the long skirts typically worn by women. It then evolved to describe male performers who dressed in women's clothing for theatrical performances, particularly in vaudeville shows. Over time, "drag" became associated with the drag queen subculture, which is prominent in LGBTQ+ communities. "Draggiest" is an adjective formed by adding the suffix "-iest" (meaning the most) to "drag", indicating the highest degree or most exaggerated form of drag.