straggling Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition adjective. spreading out in different directions or at different levels. Example Sentence The teacher waited patiently for the straggling students to catch up with the rest of the class. Synonyms scattered; dispersed; spread out Antonyms gathered; collected Hear It! Say It! Write It! straggling Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: