Ragamuffin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹæɡəˌmʌfɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ragamuffin is a noun meaning A dirty, shabbily-clothed child; an urchin.
Meaning
A dirty, shabbily-clothed child; an urchin.
More Meanings
- Alternative letter-case form of Ragamuffin (“breed of domestic cat”).
- (slang) A hooligan or troublemaker.
Example Sentences
A boy of the cheery gypsy ragamuffin variety.
After walking a ways, Jurgis met a little ragamuffin whom he hailed: "Hey, sonny!"
He had found out the house of Frau von Einem without much trouble, and had performed with his ragamuffins in the servants' quarters.
I haue led my rag of Muffins where they are pepper'd: there's not three of my 150 left aliue; and they for the Townes end, to beg during life.
Word Forms
- ragamuffins
- raggamuffin
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ragamuffinism, raggamuffin, rajamuffin, scruffbucket, moggy, rumpie.
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