Word: RAG
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Definition of RAG
- (in the plural) Tattered clothes.
- A piece of old cloth; a tattered piece of cloth; a shred, a tatter.
- A shabby, beggarly fellow; a ragamuffin.
- To decorate (a wall, etc.) by applying paint with a rag.
- To become tattered.
- A coarse kind of rock, somewhat cellular in texture; ragstone.
- To break (ore) into lumps for sorting.
- To cut or dress roughly, as a grindstone.
- A prank or practical joke.
- A society run by university students for the purpose of charitable fundraising.
- To scold or tell off; to torment; to banter.
- To drive a car or another vehicle in a hard, fast or unsympathetic manner.
- To tease or torment, especially at a university; to bully, to haze.
- An informal dance party featuring music played by African-American string bands.
- A ragtime song, dance or piece of music.
- To play or compose (a piece, melody, etc.) in syncopated time.
- To dance to ragtime music.
- To add syncopation (to a tune) and thereby make it appropriate for a ragtime song.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "rag" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "rag" conveys a high level of precision."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 4 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 4 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing RAG:
- # the rag effect
- # master of rag
- # playing with rag
- # in terms of rag
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