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/
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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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Ragbag emerged as a compound word in the 19th century, combining 'rag' (a piece of cloth) and 'bag' (a container). Originally denoting a sack for collecting cloth scraps, the term gradually acquired a figurative meaning to describe a miscellaneous collection of disparate items or a jumbled mixture.
Breakdown
rag (cloth or torn fabric) + bag (container or sack). The compound originally referred to a literal container for cloth remnants before extending metaphorically to mean any disorderly assortment.
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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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