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ragged
adjective rag·ged \ˈra-gəd\
: having an edge or surface that is not straight or even
: in bad condition especially because of being torn
: wearing clothes that are torn and in poor condition
Full Definition of RAGGED
1
: roughly unkempt
2
: having an irregular edge or outline
3
a : torn or worn to tatters b : worn-out from stress and strain <ran herself ragged>
4
: wearing tattered clothes
5
— rag·ged·ly adverb
— rag·ged·ness noun
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First Known Use of RAGGED
14th century
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RAGGED Defined for Kids
ragged
adjective rag·ged \ˈra-gəd\
Definition of RAGGED for Kids
1
: having a rough or uneven edge or outline <ragged cliffs>
2
: very worn-out : tattered <ragged clothes>
3
: wearing very worn-out clothes
4
: done in an uneven way <a ragged performance>
— rag·ged·ly adverb
— rag·ged·ness noun
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