Bogging

/ˈbɑɡɪŋ/ verb

Getting stuck or slowed down in something difficult; the present participle of 'bog,' meaning to become stuck in mud or wet ground.

From 'bog' (Irish origin) as a verb, plus gerund suffix -ing. Can mean literally sinking in bog, or metaphorically getting stuck in problems.

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