rag¹ Definition
rag (rag)
noun
- a waste piece of cloth, esp. one that is old or torn
- a small piece of cloth for dusting, cleaning, washing, etc.
- anything considered to resemble a rag in appearance or in lack of value
- old, worn clothes
- any clothes: used humorously
- ☆ the axis and white, tough membrane of citrus fruits
- cotton and other cloth fibers used in making high-quality papers for documents, stationery, etc.
- Slang a newspaper, esp. one viewed with contempt
Etymology: ME ragge < OE ragg- (in raggig, ragged) < ON rögg, tuft of hair < IE base *reu-, to tear up > rug, L ruere, to tumble down, rake up, rudis, rough
adjective
- made of rags a rag doll
- Informal of or involved in the manufacture and sale of clothing, esp. women's clothing the rag trade
rag¹ Idioms
chew the rag
Slang to chat
rag² Definition
rag (rag)
transitive verb ragged, rag′·ging
- to tease, scold, criticize, or nag: often with on
- Brit. to play a practical joke or jokes on
Etymology: < 19th-c. Brit university slang < ?
noun
- an act or instance of ragging
- (one of) a series of activities by university students to raise money for charity
rag³ Definition
rag (rag)
noun
a roofing slate with one rough side
Etymology: < ?
rag4 Definition
rag (rag)
noun
☆ a composition in ragtime
transitive verb ragged, rag′·ging
to play in ragtime
rag Synonyms
rag
n.
chew the rag*
rag* Synonyms
rag Usage Examples
Converse of object
- soak: The heat source being a paraffin soaked rag suspended under the Lantern.
- tie: Why are rags tied to the sacred trees of the holy land?
Adjective modifier
- filthy: They are of no more value to God than filthy rags ( Isa.
- oily: All tool handles should also be wiped with an oily rag from time to time, using linseed oil.
- Kentish: The walls of the church, which are of considerable thickness, are constructed chiefly of Kentish rag, with dressings of Caen stone.
- glad: Contact us for more info Go back to the events page Get out your glad rags.
- dirty: Like dirty rags, it clings, saying: " Who is my man?
- damp: Surplus filler can be removed easily with a damp rag.
Modifies a noun
- doll: In 1995 she provided the voice of Annie the rag doll in the animated series The Forgotten Toys.
- rug: Instead there would have been a carpet square, rush mats, or oriental or rag rugs.
- playmate: From the tip of their heads to the end of their toes these little rag doll playmates are very special in every way.
- picker: I am helping coordinate the women rag pickers here.
- mag: It's a cult UK rag mag that fits in your bum bag as well as your life and your lager.
- worm: Use light gear at different depths with thin Mackerel strips, rag worm or bread to tempt the smaller fish.
Noun used with modifier
- gutter: You can stick your despicable little gutter rag were the Sun don't shine!
- cotton: Your chosen image is printed at approximately 400mm x 255mm on 100 % cotton rag paper with pigment inks, using the giclée process.
- toe: Now, where is that little gold digging toe rag... ... ... ... ... ... .
- gossip: Popular culture junkies and fans of gossip rags have gorged on the glamorous and public life of Tom Cruise over the past decade.
- propaganda: At least it isn't EU Student Association propaganda rag Hype.
- linen: It is manufactured from cotton fiber and linen rag, which makes it tougher and more durable than the more common wood pulp paper.

