raggle-taggle

adjective

rag·​gle-tag·​gle ˈra-gəl-ˌta-gəl How to pronounce raggle-taggle (audio)
: motley

Examples of raggle-taggle in a Sentence

a raggle-taggle assemblage of collectibles that he hopes to sell on eBay

Word History

Etymology

irregular from ragtag

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of raggle-taggle was in 1891

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Cite this Entry

“Raggle-taggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/raggle-taggle. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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