ragged
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rag·ged

adjective \ˈra-gəd\

Definition of RAGGED

1
: roughly unkempt
2
: having an irregular edge or outline
3
a : torn or worn to tatters
b : worn-out from stress and strain <ran herself ragged>
4
: wearing tattered clothes
5
a : straggly
b : executed in an irregular or uneven manner
c of a sound : harsh, dissonant
rag·ged·ly adverb
rag·ged·ness noun

Examples of RAGGED

  1. a boy in ragged jeans
  2. You look a little ragged—did you have a rough week?

First Known Use of RAGGED

14th century

Rhymes with RAGGED

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