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Ragged

ˈræɡəd
Common
~ 5300
~ 5300, Common
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Torn or tattered; in a state of disrepair, Having an irregular or uneven edge or surface, Having an unkempt or untidy appearance

Ragged - Meanings

Torn or tattered; in a state of disrepair

Example: She wore a ragged old coat with holes in the sleeves.
Usage: informalContext: describing clothing or objects
Note: Commonly used to describe worn-out or shabby items

Having an irregular or uneven edge or surface

Example: The path led through a ragged line of trees.
Usage: formalContext: describing physical features of landscapes or objects
Note: Can be used to depict a rough or uneven appearance

Having an unkempt or untidy appearance

Example: His hair was ragged and unkempt after a long day at work.
Usage: informalContext: describing personal appearance
Note: Often used to describe messy or disheveled looks

Ragged's synonyms

tattered

Tattered means old and torn in a way that shows signs of much use or wear.
Example: The tattered old flag fluttered in the wind.
Note: Tattered specifically refers to something that is torn or worn out, whereas ragged can also mean scruffy or unkempt in appearance.

shabby

Shabby describes something in poor condition due to being worn out or old.
Example: He wore a shabby coat that had seen better days.
Note: Shabby implies a lack of quality or care, while ragged can refer to both physical condition and appearance.

threadbare

Threadbare means having the nap worn off so that the threads show through; frayed or shabby.
Example: The threadbare carpet had patches where the threads had worn away.
Note: Threadbare specifically refers to fabric or material that is worn to the point of showing the threads, while ragged can be used more broadly to describe anything in a worn-out or unkempt state.

Ragged expressions, common phrases

ragged edge

Refers to an uneven or irregular edge, often used to describe torn or frayed edges.
Example: She cut the paper along the ragged edge of the page.
Note: The phrase 'ragged edge' focuses on the specific quality of the edge, rather than just being 'ragged' in general.

ragged breath

Describes breathing that is uneven, harsh, or labored.
Example: After running for miles, he could only manage ragged breaths.
Note: This phrase specifically highlights the quality of the breathing, emphasizing its difficulty or irregularity.

ragged clothes

Refers to clothing that is old, torn, and in poor condition.
Example: The beggar was dressed in ragged clothes, torn and dirty.
Note: While 'ragged' alone denotes a lack of neatness, 'ragged clothes' emphasizes the state of the clothing being torn and worn out.

ragged nails

Describes nails that are uneven, jagged, or not well-maintained.
Example: She desperately needed a manicure; her nails were ragged and unkempt.
Note: This phrase specifically focuses on the condition of the nails, highlighting their rough or untidy appearance.

ragged breaths

Refers to breathing that is uneven, gasping, or strained, often due to exhaustion.
Example: The exhausted runner took ragged breaths as he crossed the finish line.
Note: Similar to 'ragged breath,' this phrase emphasizes the difficulty and irregularity of the breathing pattern.

ragged appearance

Describes a disheveled, untidy, or unkempt look.
Example: Despite her talent, her ragged appearance made it hard for people to take her seriously.
Note: While 'ragged' alone implies a lack of neatness, 'ragged appearance' specifically highlights the outward presentation or look of a person.

ragged breathing

Refers to breathing that is harsh, uneven, or labored, often due to physical exertion.
Example: The hiker's ragged breathing indicated that she was struggling with the steep ascent.
Note: This phrase underscores the difficulty and strain in breathing, particularly in the context of physical effort or stress.

Ragged everyday (slang) expressions

raggedy

Raggedy is a slang term used to describe something that is worn-out, shabby, or in poor condition.
Example: She walked in wearing a raggedy old t-shirt and ripped jeans.
Note: It is a casual and informal way of referring to something as ragged.

ragged out

Ragged out is a slang term meaning extremely tired or exhausted.
Example: I was so tired after work that I came home and just ragged out on the couch.
Note: It conveys a sense of complete fatigue rather than just physical appearance.

ragged on

Ragged on is a slang term used to criticize, tease, or pick on someone persistently.
Example: Stop ragging on him for being late, things happen.
Note: It emphasizes the act of continuously criticizing or teasing someone.

raggedy-ass

Raggedy-ass is a slang term used to describe something as low quality or in bad shape.
Example: He drove up in that raggedy-ass car of his, but it still runs like a champ.
Note: It adds emphasis to the poor condition or quality of something.

ragged on the mic

Ragged on the mic is a slang term that means performing exceptionally well when singing, rapping, or speaking.
Example: The rapper was ragged on the mic, delivering powerful lyrics with raw emotion.
Note: It refers to a powerful and emotive performance, rather than a worn-out appearance.

raggedy-ass mess

Raggedy-ass mess refers to a chaotic, disorganized, or untidy situation or environment.
Example: Her room is a raggedy-ass mess, clothes everywhere and no organization.
Note: It combines the ideas of something being in poor condition and messy.

raggedy-dick

Raggedy-dick is a slang term used to describe someone who looks disheveled, unkempt, or rough.
Example: He spent all night working on his car, now he's got a raggedy-dick look about him.
Note: It is a more colloquial and humorous way of saying someone looks rough or unkempt.

Ragged - Examples

The old shirt was ragged and torn.
The ragged edges of the paper made it difficult to read.
The abandoned house had a ragged appearance with broken windows and overgrown weeds.

Ragged grammar

Ragged - Verb (Verb) / Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle)
Lemma: rag
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): rags, rag
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): rag
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): ragged
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): ragging
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): rags
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): rag
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): rag
Syllabification and Stress
ragged Contains 2 syllables: rag • ged
Phonetic transcription: ˈra-gəd
rag ged , ˈra gəd (The red syllable is stressed)

Ragged - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
ragged: ~ 5300 (Common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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