Meaning & Definition of word "Ragged"
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Ragged
/ˈræɡ.ɪd/
adjective:
- 1. having a torn and irregular edge or outline; frayed or tattered.
- Example: The ragged edges of the paper made it hard to read the document.
- 2. clothed in old, torn, and worn-out garments; shabby.
- Example: The children played in the street, dressed in ragged clothes.
- 3. having an uneven, jagged, or rough surface.
- Example: The mountain had a ragged summit that was difficult to climb.
- 4. performing in a rough or irregular manner, lacking smoothness.
- Example: The band played a ragged version of the song, full of mistakes but full of energy.
- 5. exhausted or weak, often as a result of hardship.
- Example: After the long journey, he looked ragged and in need of rest.
Etymology
Middle English 'ragged', from 'ragge', which means 'to tear'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
ragged edge:
refers to something that is not smooth or has a rough boundary.
ragged breathing:
indicates short, uneven breaths often due to exertion.
ragged rock:
a rock formation that is rough and uneven.
Related Words
rag:
a piece of old cloth, typically one that is torn or worn.
raggedy:
having a ragged or shabby appearance.
raggedness:
the state of being ragged or torn.
Slang Meanings of ragged
Meaning: feeling tired or worn out.
Example Sentence: After that all-nighter, I was feeling ragged.
Meaning: something that is messy or disorganized.
Example Sentence: Her desk was a ragged mess of papers.