ragbag — a collection of miscellaneous items; a jumbled mixture of different things
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a collection of miscellaneous items; a jumbled mixture of different things
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈræɡbæɡ/
Korean meaning: 잡동사니 모음; 서로 다른 것들의 뒤섞인 혼합물
Korean pronunciation: 래그-백 (강세: 래그)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's attic was a ragbag of old memories and forgotten treasures.
- The politician's speech was just a ragbag of empty promises and recycled slogans.
- His wardrobe looks like a ragbag - Hawaiian shirts next to formal suits!
ragbag
NOUN//ˈræɡbæɡ//
a collection of miscellaneous items; a jumbled mixture of different things
Jumbled collection of random items
Her ragbag handbag spills like a burst sandbag!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
19세기에 등장한 합성어로, 헝겊(rag)과 가방(bag)이 결합되어 만들어졌습니다. 원래는 헝겊 조각들을 모아두는 자루를 의미했지만, 점차 '뒤죽박죽 섞인 것들의 모음'이라는 비유적 의미로 확장되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's attic was a ragbag of old memories and forgotten treasures.”
“The politician's speech was just a ragbag of empty promises and recycled slogans.”
“His wardrobe looks like a ragbag - Hawaiian shirts next to formal suits!”
“The new restaurant's menu was a ragbag of cuisines from around the world.”
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