Rag

Quick meaning: Rag is a noun meaning (especially in the plural) Tattered clothes (clothing).

Meaning

(especially in the plural) Tattered clothes (clothing).

More Meanings

1. A piece of old cloth, especially one used for cleaning, patching, etc.; a tattered piece of cloth; a shred or tatter.
2. (derogatory) A shabby, beggarly person; synonym of ragamuffin.
3. A ragged edge in metalworking.
4. (nautical, slang) A sail, or any piece of canvas.
5. (singular or plural, slang) Sanitary napkins, pads, or other materials used to absorb menstrual discharge.
6. (poker) A poor, low-ranking kicker.
7. (slang, derogatory) A newspaper or magazine, especially one whose journalism is considered to be of poor quality.

Example Sentences

rags to riches

—What a pretty dress! —What, this old rag?

And virtue, though in rags, will keep me warm.

It's semiformal. I can't show up dressed in rags!

Word Forms

• rags
• ragging
• ragged

Synonyms for rag

Depending on context, synonyms include fish wrap, rough, beat, thrash, rebuke, reprimand.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include tatter, tease, rile, shred, bedevil, frustrate.

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