quags

Quag may refer to several things. In zoology, quagga is an extinct subspecies of zebra that lived in South Africa. It was distinguished by its striped forequarters and plain, brownish hindquarters. The last wild quagga was shot in the 1870s, and the last captive individual died in 1883. Efforts are underway in South Africa to selectively breed zebras with quagga-like characteristics, a project known as the Quagga Project.

The term "quag" can also be used informally to describe a muddy or marshy area, particularly one that is soft and yielding underfoot. This usage is often associated with rural or agricultural settings. It implies a place that is difficult to traverse due to its wet and boggy nature.

In some contexts, "quag" might be employed as slang, though its specific meaning can vary widely and is not consistently defined. Such informal uses are highly context-dependent and may not have broad recognition.