rag doll
noun
1
: a stuffed usually painted cloth doll
2
Ragdoll
ˈrag-ˌdäl 
or ragdoll
[former trademark]
: any of a breed of large, blue-eyed domestic cats that have a long, silky coat with a colorpoint pattern and that typically become limp when picked up or held
-ˌdȯl
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The ballad was inspired by Cusack's character in the franchise, the cowgirl rag doll Jessie.
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 7 June 2026
Alvarado might have gotten away with some hard contact when initiating the box out, but Wembanyama may have gotten away with a flagrant foul after wrapping both of his arms near Alvarado's neck and tossing him like a rag doll.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
The video is a compilation of memorable Toy Story moments featuring the fan-favorite cowgirl rag doll Jessie, who was introduced in the series' second installment in 1999.
—Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
As Makar went behind his net to chase a loose puck, the Minnesota forward threw all 228 of his pounds into the 187-pound Colorado star, who lifted a shoulder late and just bounced off the glass like a rag doll.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 7 June 2026
Alvarado might have gotten away with some hard contact when initiating the box out, but Wembanyama may have gotten away with a flagrant foul after wrapping both of his arms near Alvarado's neck and tossing him like a rag doll.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
The video is a compilation of memorable Toy Story moments featuring the fan-favorite cowgirl rag doll Jessie, who was introduced in the series' second installment in 1999.
—Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
As Makar went behind his net to chase a loose puck, the Minnesota forward threw all 228 of his pounds into the 187-pound Colorado star, who lifted a shoulder late and just bounced off the glass like a rag doll.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
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“Rag doll.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rag%20doll. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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