Raggamuffin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Raggamuffin is a noun meaning (originally Jamaica) Alternative spelling of ragamuffin.
Meaning
(originally Jamaica) Alternative spelling of ragamuffin.
More Meanings
- (music) Synonym of ragga.
Example Sentences
"They called her a little blue raggamuffin, father," said Harry, who ran in, looking very angry; "but I have given it to them, they won't insult my sister again.[…]"
International reggae takes another spin with Kulcha Connection's Plus Haut (Subsonik, Canada), a rollicking raggamuffin release with clean, crisp backing tracks and alternating singer and dj segments delivered almost entirely in French.
Reggae music is as old as the history of Africans suffering in the Carribean. But, as a result of the Americanization of this music to form raggamuffin, drugs are openly idolized. The singer called Bob Marley promoted the use of marijuana and among the African fans of raggamuffin, the use of marijuana is now standard.
Word Forms
- raggamuffins
Synonyms for raggamuffin
Depending on context, synonyms include ragga.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include raag, ragam, ragga, ragtimer, raggery, ratchet.
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