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rag

[ræɡ]

rag Definition

  • 1a piece of old cloth, especially one torn from a larger piece, used typically for cleaning things
  • 2a newspaper or magazine regarded as being of low quality
  • 3a song or piece of music characterized by a syncopated melody and a regularly accented accompaniment

Using rag: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "rag" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She used an old rag to clean the windows.

  • Example

    He wiped his face with a damp rag.

  • Example

    The newspaper is just a rag, full of sensational stories.

  • Example

    The band played a rag that got everyone dancing.

  • Example

    Ragtime music was popular in the early 20th century.

rag Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with rag

  • wearing clothes that are old, torn, or dirty

    Example

    The homeless man was dressed in rags.

  • to surrender or give up

    Example

    After struggling for hours, he finally waved the white flag and admitted defeat.

  • to have similar characteristics or qualities

    Example

    The two brothers are cut from the same cloth and share many of the same interests and personality traits.

Origins of rag

from Old English 'hræg', meaning 'shred of cloth'

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Summary: rag in Brief

A 'rag' [ræɡ] can refer to a piece of old cloth used for cleaning or wiping, a low-quality newspaper or magazine, or a type of syncopated music. It can be used in phrases like 'in rags,' referring to old or dirty clothing, or 'wave the white flag,' meaning to surrender. 'Cut from the same cloth' means to have similar characteristics or qualities.