dictionary.pt

dictionary.pt

rag

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/fɐˈɾapu/fa·ra·po

Definition

1

A piece of old, worn, or damaged cloth; a fragment of clothing.

Usage examples

The child clung to the rag of his old shirt.
The dress was so worn it turned into rags.

Common combinations

dress in ragsto be in ragsa rag of cloth

Idiomatic expressions

  • to be in rags