Raggie

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

(obsolete) ragged; rough.

Definitions by Sense

1. (obsolete) ragged; rough
2. (informal, nonstandard, derogatory) One who dresses poorly, or in rags; an impoverished individual
3. (UK, naval slang, dated) A close friend; chum.
4. (slang) A ragged-tooth shark or sand shark (family Odontaspididae).

Example Sentences

a stonie and raggie hill

Emerging from a pop-up trailer owned by Eddie and Terry in the equipment-crowded back yard was Terry's cousin Bennett Morey, thirty-five, a raggie, and his “old lady”, Donna Call, pregnant by him.

“I can spot a raggie a mile away. And they don't get jobs here and they never will. Shiftless bunch, only care about themselves, steal anything in sight.”

He is concerned for his pal, his raggie, […]

Able-seaman Jenvey, his "raggie" Lofty Smith and Venus the honey-bear were ensconced in their usual billet under the fo'c'sle awning of His Majesty's cruiser Empire enjoying the peace of a make-and-mend afternoon.

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• more raggie
• most raggie
• raggy
• raggies

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