rag

Meanings

• noun

  A piece of cloth, often old or worn out, that can be used for various purposes such as cleaning or making into rags for reuse.

  - "He used an old rag to clean the greasy engine."
  - "She collected rags to donate to the charity."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹæɡ/
   
   
   
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2. /ɹæɡ/
   
   
   
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3. /ɹæɡ/
   
   
   
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4. /ɹæɡ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rag
bag , drag , tag

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Rag (Scots) : A row or line
   

2. Rag (Slang) : A person who is not popular or fashionable
   

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Variants

List of all variants of rag that leads to same result
rag , rags , rag on , ragged , ragged on , ragging , ragging on , rags on , Ragdoll , Ragdolls , rag doll , rag dolls , ragdoll , ragdolls , do-rag , do-rags , du-rag , du-rags , durag , durags , tag , rag , and bobtail , tag , rag , and bobtails , tagrag and bobtail , tagrag and bobtails , a red rag to a bull , the rag trade

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'rag' comes from the Old English word 'ragu' which means 'strip of cloth'. It has been used since the 14th century in English.

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Trivia

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1. The longest rag doll ever made was over 11 meters (36 feet) long.

2. The term 'ragtime' was coined by African American musicians to describe their unique style of music.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ragpicker: A person who collects and sells rags for reuse.

2. Ragdoll: A type of soft toy that can be bent and shaped into various poses.

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Culture

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In literature, rags have been used as a metaphor for poverty and hardship. In art, rags have been used as a medium for expressionism and abstract art. In music, the term 'ragtime' refers to a musical genre that originated in the late 19th century.

How to Memorize "rag"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a worn-out piece of cloth that can be used for cleaning or making into rags.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rag' with cleaning or old clothes.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'rag' as 'R' for rags, 'A' for old, and 'G' for garments.

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