ragging on

phrase

present participle of rag on

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ragging on
Phrase
  • The chief of staff was also under investigation for giving special treatment to the staffer, but he was later fired for posting a message on social media making fun of a woman who attempted suicide after accusing Matt Lauer of rape.
    Irene Wright, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
  • One person posted a close-up picture of the woman’s face, making fun of her appearance.
    Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
Phrase
  • Kimmel joked in the caption Jimmy Kimmel is once again poking fun at Mitch McConnell’s health updates.
    Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
  • The film, which debuts on Apple TV on July 24, serves as a sweet ode to this burgeoning pastime, while still poking fun at its foibles.
    Sean Gregory, Time, 23 July 2026
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“Ragging on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ragging%20on. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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