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rag·ging

   [rag-ing]
noun Metalworking.
(in the rolls of a rolling mill) corrugations affording a grip on a piece being roughed.
Origin:
rag3 + -ing1

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a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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rag

2   [rag] verb, ragged, rag·ging, noun Informal.
verb (used with object)
1.
to scold.
2.
to subject to a teasing, especially in an intense or prolonged way (often followed by on): Some of the boys were ragging on him about his haircut.
3.
British. to torment with jokes; play crude practical jokes on.
noun
4.
British. an act of ragging.
Origin:
1790–1800; origin uncertain

rag

3   [rag]
verb (used with object), ragged, rag·ging.
to break up (lumps of ore) for sorting.
Origin:
1870–75; origin uncertain

rag

4   [rag] noun, verb, ragged, rag·ging.
noun
1.
a musical composition in ragtime: a piano rag.
verb (used with object)
2.
to play (music) in ragtime.
Origin:
1895–1900; shortened form of ragtime
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rag
"scold," 1739, of unknown origin; perhaps related to Dan. dialectal rag "grudge."
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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rag definition


  1. n.
    a newspaper. : What a rag! It's only good for putting in the bottom of bird cages!
  2. n.
    ugly or badly styled clothing; an ugly garment. : I can't wear that rag!
  3. n.
    any clothing, even the best. (Always plural.) : Man, I got some new rags that will knock your eyes out!
  4. n.
    a sanitary napkin; a tampon. (For use in the menstrual cycle. Usually objectionable.) : God, I've got to change this rag!
Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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