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ragged

adjective

rag·​ged ˈra-gəd How to pronounce ragged (audio)
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
a
b
: executed in an irregular or uneven manner
c
of a sound : harsh, dissonant
raggedly adverb
raggedness noun

Example Sentences

a boy in ragged jeans You look a little ragged—did you have a rough week?
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of ragged was in the 14th century

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