Meaning Of The Word Rag

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rag
plural noun: Rags are old torn clothes.
variable noun: A rag is a piece of old cloth which you can use to clean or wipe things.

rag in American English 1
a waste piece of cloth, esp. one that is old or torn
noun: a worthless piece of cloth, esp. one that is torn or worn

rag in American English 2
an act or instance of ragging
to tease, scold, criticize, or nag
noun: an act of ragging
transitive verb: to scold

rag in American English 3
a roofing slate with one rough side
transitive verb: to break up (lumps of ore) for sorting

rag in American English 4
a composition in ragtime
to play in ragtime
noun: a musical composition in ragtime
transitive verb: to play (music) in ragtime

rag in British English 1
noun: a small piece of cloth, such as one torn from a discarded garment, or such pieces of cloth collectively

rag in British English 2
noun: a boisterous practical joke, esp one on a fellow student
verb: to draw attention facetiously and persistently to the shortcomings or alleged shortcomings of (a person)

rag in British English 3
noun: a piece of ragtime music
verb: to compose or perform in ragtime

rag in British English 4
noun: a roofing slate that is rough on one side

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