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adjective rag·gedy \ˈra-gə-dē\

Definition of raggedy

raggedier

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raggediest

  1. :  ragged

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Examples of raggedy in a sentence

  1. a raggedy group of soldiers

  2. raggedy urchins playing in the village streets

1881

First Known Use of raggedy

1881

raggedy Synonyms

Synonyms
ragged, tattered, ragtag, tatterdemalion
Related Words
bedraggled, scroungy, scruffy, shabby, threadbare; down-at-the-heels (or down-at-heel also down-at-the-heel or down-at-heels)
Near Antonyms
decked (out), dolled up, dressed up; spiffy

RAGGEDY Defined for English Language Learners

raggedy

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adjective rag·gedy \ˈra-gə-dē\

Definition of raggedy for English Language Learners

  • : not in good condition

RAGGEDY Defined for Kids

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adjective rag·gedy \ˈra-gə-dē\

Definition of raggedy for Students

  1. 1 :  ragged 2

  2. 2 :  ragged 3

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