rag — a piece of old cloth, especially one torn from a larger piece, used typically for cleaning things
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a piece of old cloth, especially one torn from a larger piece, used typically for cleaning things
Pronunciation (IPA): /ræɡ/
Korean meaning: 헝겊, 누더기, 걸레
Korean pronunciation: 래그 (강세: 래그)
Example Sentences
- My mom turned my favorite t-shirt into a cleaning rag after I got chocolate stains on it.
- The homeless man was dressed in rags but had a kind smile.
- Don't rag on me just because I forgot to bring my homework again!
rag
NOUN//ræɡ//
a piece of old cloth, especially one torn from a larger piece, used typically for cleaning things
He wiped the muddy shoes with an old rag.
The boy used a rag to make the old bicycle shine. (RAG = RUB AND GLOW → a cloth used to rub and clean things)
He dragged the rag and tossed it into the bag.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
14세기 중세 영어에서 유래된 단어로, 원래는 '거친 돌'을 의미하는 고대 노르드어 'rögg'에서 파생되었습니다. 시간이 지나면서 '찢어진 천 조각'의 의미로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom turned my favorite t-shirt into a cleaning rag after I got chocolate stains on it.”
“The homeless man was dressed in rags but had a kind smile.”
“Don't rag on me just because I forgot to bring my homework again!”
“She went from rags to riches after inventing that amazing app.”
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