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Rags
Rags (name) means a nickname for the New York Rangers hockey team. Example: “Fans call the New York Rangers "the Rags" for short.”
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A nickname for the New York Rangers hockey team.
"Fans call the New York Rangers "the Rags" for short."
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Word forms
- Plural
- the Rags
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Etymology
Linked to the often-negative connotations of rag; it probably arose because rag alliterates with Rangers.
Rhymes for Rags
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What does “Rags” mean?
The word “Rags” means a nickname for the New York Rangers hockey team.
How do you use “Rags” in a sentence?
Here is “Rags” used in a sentence: “Fans call the New York Rangers "the Rags" for short.”
What part of speech is “Rags”?
“Rags” is a name.
Is “Rags” a common word?
“Rags” is an uncommon word in modern English.
