ragged
|rag/ged|
B2
/ˈræɡɪd/
tattered or worn
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ragged' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'ragged,' where 'rag' meant 'torn cloth.'
Historical Evolution
'ragged' changed from the Old Norse word 'ragg,' meaning 'shaggy,' and eventually became the modern English word 'ragged.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'shaggy or rough,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'tattered' and 'exhausted.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a rough, uneven, or irregular surface or edge.
The ragged edges of the paper were difficult to cut.
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Adjective 2
worn out from stress or strain; exhausted.
After the long hike, he felt completely ragged.
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Last updated: 2025/01/14 08:39