ragged — having an irregular, rough, or uneven surface or edge
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having an irregular, rough, or uneven surface or edge
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈræɡɪd/
Example Sentences
- His ragged jeans were so fashionable that people thought he paid extra for the holes!
- The ragged mountains stood against the sky like giant teeth.
- After chasing three toddlers all day, the babysitter looked completely ragged.
ragged
ADJECTIVE[/ˈræɡɪd/]
having an irregular, rough, or uneven surface or edge
Torn edges rough and uneven
The ragged flag sagged and jagged in the wind.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'ragge' or 'rag,' which likely derives from Old Norse 'rögg' meaning tuft or shaggy hair, combined with the adjective suffix '-ed' to create an adjective meaning having rags or a ragged appearance.
Breakdown
rag (piece of torn cloth, from Old Norse rögg) + -ed (adjective suffix indicating a quality or state) = ragged (having an irregular, rough surface)
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📝Examples
“His ragged jeans were so fashionable that people thought he paid extra for the holes!”
“The ragged mountains stood against the sky like giant teeth.”
“After chasing three toddlers all day, the babysitter looked completely ragged.”
“The paper had ragged edges because he tore it out of the notebook carelessly.”
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