Definitions

1. verb

to walk or move slowly, often in a lazy or careless manner

“The children straggled behind their parents on the hike.”

2. noun

a person who walks or moves slowly, often in a lazy or careless manner

“The stragglers were left behind in the dust storm.”

3. verb (informal)

to lag or fall behind in a group or procession

“Several students straggled behind their classmates during the field trip.”