ragtag — consisting of a disorganized group of people who are poorly equipped or dressed
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: consisting of a disorganized group of people who are poorly equipped or dressed
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈræɡtæɡ/
Example Sentences
- Despite being a ragtag team, they somehow won the championship.
- The ragtag bunch of amateur actors put on a surprisingly good show.
- My ragtag collection of kitchen utensils somehow gets the job done.
ragtag
ADJECTIVE[/ˈræɡtæɡ/]
consisting of a disorganized group of people who are poorly equipped or dressed
Poorly equipped mismatched group
The ragtag crew waves their flag with every tag!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Ragtag emerged in the 17th century from the combination of 'rag' (a tattered cloth or scrap) and 'tag' (a torn piece or label). Originally referring to scraps of torn fabric and rags, the term gradually evolved to describe disorganized, ill-equipped groups or assemblies lacking proper order and coordination.
Breakdown
rag (tattered cloth, scrap) + tag (torn piece, fragment), combining to suggest something patched together from disparate, worn-out pieces.
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📝Examples
“Despite being a ragtag team, they somehow won the championship.”
“The ragtag bunch of amateur actors put on a surprisingly good show.”
“My ragtag collection of kitchen utensils somehow gets the job done.”
“The superhero movie featured a ragtag group of unlikely heroes saving the world.”
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