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RAG

(noun, verb)
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There are 11 meanings of the word Rag.

How to pronounce rag:

US

Rag - as a noun

A small piece of cloth

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shredtagtag endtatter
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
piece of clothpiece of material
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A week at british universities during which side-shows and processions of floats are organized to raise money for charities

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rag week

Music with a syncopated melody (usually for the piano)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ragtime

Newspaper with half-size pages

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sheettabloid

A boisterous practical joke (especially by college students)

Rag - as a verb

Treat cruelly

Example: "The children tormented the stuttering teacher"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bedevilcrucifydunfrustratetorment
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
besetchevvychevychivvychivyharassharryhassleplagueprovoke
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

Example: "Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
annoybotherchafedevilget atget togravelirritatenarknettlerilevex
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displease
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Play in ragtime

Example: "Rag that old tune"

Harass with persistent criticism or carping

Example: "The children teased the new teacher"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
baitcodrallyrazzridetantalisetantalizetauntteasetwit
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bemockmock
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Break into lumps before sorting

Example: "Rag ore"

Example Sentences

"She wiped the counter with a damp rag."
"He used an old rag to clean the car."
"The kid tore his shirt into rags while playing outside."
"She dusted the shelves with a soft rag."
"He tied a rag around his bleeding hand."
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Word Game Points

Is RAG a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rag is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RAG has a SCRABBLE points total of 4.

Is RAG a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rag is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RAG has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 5.

Is RAG a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rag is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RAG has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.

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