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rag¹ Definition

rag (rag)

noun

  1. a waste piece of cloth, esp. one that is old or torn
  2. a small piece of cloth for dusting, cleaning, washing, etc.
  3. anything considered to resemble a rag in appearance or in lack of value
    1. old, worn clothes
    2. any clothes: used humorously
  4. ☆ the axis and white, tough membrane of citrus fruits
  5. cotton and other cloth fibers used in making high-quality papers for documents, stationery, etc.
  6. 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

  1. made of rags a rag doll
  2. 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

  1. to tease, scold, criticize, or nag: often with on
  2. Brit. to play a practical joke or jokes on

Etymology: < 19th-c. Brit university slang < ?

noun

  1. an act or instance of ragging
  2. (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.

cloth, remnant, wiper, dishrag, dustcloth, discarded material, hand rag, tatter, shred, scrap, chamois cloth; see also cloth.

chew the rag*

chat, converse, have a talk; see talk 1.

rag* Synonyms

rag*

v.

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.

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