rags

Meanings

• noun

  Worn-out or old pieces of cloth or clothing

• noun

  A state of being in tatters or in a state of extreme poverty

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹæɡz/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2651362"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rags
bags , flags , ragtags

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Variants

List of all variants of rags that leads to same result
rag , rags , rag on , ragged , ragged on , ragging , ragging on , rags on , glad rags , from rags to riches , do-rag , do-rags , du-rag , du-rags , durag , durags

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Etymology

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Old English hrag, hragga 'rags, shreds, tatters, filth, garbage'. Related to hreogan 'to tear, rend'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'rags to riches' is a common trope in literature and film.

2. In the early 20th century, 'rags' were used as a slang term for money.

3. The term 'ragtime' refers to a musical genre that originated in the late 19th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. poverty: A state of being poor, lacking the means to meet basic needs.

2. tatters: Worn-out or torn pieces of cloth.

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Culture

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In literature, rags often symbolize poverty and hardship. The term 'rags to riches' is used to describe a story where a character goes from poverty to wealth. In art, rags have been used as a medium for creating textured paintings and sculptures.

How to Memorize "rags"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pile of old, worn-out clothes or pieces of fabric.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rags' with the idea of being poor or worn-out.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'RAGS' for 'Rags, Ages, and Generations' to help remember the definitions.

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