单词 | rag |
释义 | Word Frequency rag 1(ræɡ) noun 1. a. a small piece of cloth, such as one torn from a discarded garment, or such pieces of cloth collectively b. (as modifier) a rag doll a rag book rag paper 2. a fragmentary piece of any material; scrap; shred 3. informal a newspaper or other journal, esp one considered as worthless, sensational, etc 4. informal an item of clothing 5. informal a handkerchief 6. British slang especially navy a flag or ensign 7. lose one's rag Word origin C14: probably back formation from ragged, from Old English raggig; related to Old Norse rögg tuftWord Frequency rag 2(ræɡ) verbWord forms: rags, ragging or ragged (transitive) 1. to draw attention facetiously and persistently to the shortcomings or alleged shortcomings of (a person) 2. British to play rough practical jokes on noun 3. British a boisterous practical joke, esp one on a fellow student 4. (in British universities) a. a period, usually a week, in which various events are organized to raise money for charity, including a procession of decorated floats and tableaux b. (as modifier) rag day Word origin C18: of uncertain originWord Frequency rag 3(ræɡ) jazz noun 1. a piece of ragtime music verbWord forms: rags, ragging or ragged 2. (transitive) to compose or perform in ragtime Word origin C20: shortened from ragtimeWord Frequency rag 4(ræɡ) noun a roofing slate that is rough on one side Word origin C13: of obscure origin |
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