ragamuffin

noun rag·a·muf·fin \ˈra-gə-ˌmə-fən\

: a child who is dressed in rags and is usually dirty and poor

Full Definition of RAGAMUFFIN

: a ragged often disreputable person; especially : a poorly clothed often dirty child

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Middle English Ragamuffyn, name for a ragged, oafish person

First Known Use: 1581

RAGAMUFFIN Defined for Kids

noun rag·a·muf·fin \ˈra-gə-ˌmə-fən\

: a poorly clothed and often dirty child

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