Raggedy

//ˈɹæɡɪdi// adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Torn, ragged or tattered.
  2. 2
    Wearing torn or tattered clothes.

Synonyms

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beat upbeat-upbedraggledblowzycarelesschintzy

Example

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"The circumstances were raggedy."

Etymology

From ragged + -y. By surface analysis, rag + -ety.

Related phrases

raggedy-ass

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