"drag-ass" meaning in English

See drag-ass in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: drag + -ass Etymology templates: {{suf|en|drag|ass}} drag + -ass Head templates: {{en-adj|?|head=drag-ass}} drag-ass
  1. (US, slang, derogatory) Tiresome; annoying. Tags: US, derogatory, slang
    Sense id: en-drag-ass-en-adj-JYVbUtXv Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ass

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