ragged

Meanings

• adjective

  Worn out or in a state of disrepair, having loose or frayed edges.

  - "The old man wore a ragged coat."
  - "The children played in the ragged fields."
  - "The worn-out shoes were ragged at the heels."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɹæɡɪd/
   
   
   
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2. /ɹæɡd/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ragged
badged , dagged , flagged , lagged

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Variants

List of all variants of ragged that leads to same result
ragged , raggeder , raggedest , raggedly , raggedness , raggednesses , rag , rag on , ragged on , ragging , ragging on , rags , rags on , ragged robin , ragged robins , on the ragged edge , run (someone) ragged , run ragged , run someone ragged

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Etymology

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Old English hragan, hragged, from hrag, a ridge; hence, a hanging or frayed edge.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ragged' is often used to describe the condition of clothing or other items that are worn out or in disrepair.

2. In the United States, the term 'Raggedy Ann' refers to a popular children's doll that was first introduced in 1918.

3. The term 'ragged' is also used in the field of geology to describe rocks that have rough, uneven surfaces.

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Related Concepts

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1. worn out: A state of being used or worn until it is no longer functional or attractive.

2. disrepair: A state of being in need of repair or restoration.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'ragged' has been used to describe characters or settings that are worn out or in disrepair. In art, it can refer to a style of painting or drawing that features rough, unfinished edges.

How to Memorize "ragged"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a piece of cloth that is worn out and has loose or frayed edges.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ragged' with the idea of something being worn out or in disrepair.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the 'R' in 'ragged' stands for 'Raggedy', which is a synonym for worn out.

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