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ragged

adjectivemasculine/feminineliterário/ɐ̃dɾɐˈʒozu/low

an·dra·jo·so

Definition

Covered with rags; having a shabby, untidy, or very poor appearance.
The ragged man slept in the doorway.
She wore a ragged coat that was too thin for the winter.
Common collocations
ragged clothesragged appearanceragged beggar

Etymology

Possivelmente de origem expressiva ou do latim 'antiquarius' com influência de 'andrajo'.

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