ragtag

Definitions


[ˈraɡtaɡ], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- untidy, disorganized, or incongruously varied in character
(e.g: a ragtag group of idealists)


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Origin:
early 18th century (as a noun): superseding earlier tag-rag and tag and rag(see rag, tag)


[ˈraɡtaɡ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a disreputable or disorganized group of people
(e.g: the ragtag had been organized into some kind of marching order)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 18th century (as a noun): superseding earlier tag-rag and tag and rag(see rag, tag)




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