Raggedy-ass

adj, slang

adj, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Shabby, miserably inadequate. Canada, US, derogatory, slang, vulgar
  2. 2
    (Of a person) new and inexperienced. Canada, US, derogatory, slang, vulgar

Etymology

From raggedy + -ass.

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