adj
ragtag
Ragtag (adj) means Made up of a disorganised, mismatched mix of people or things. Example: “A ragtag group of volunteers kept the shelter running.”
adj
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Made up of a disorganised, mismatched mix of people or things.
"A ragtag group of volunteers kept the shelter running."
How to use ragtag
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishScruffy and mismatched, but often used with a bit of affection for an unlikely, unpolished team.
Common pairings
a ragtag bunch
a ragtag army
ragtag crew
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Word forms
- Plural
- ragtags
- Comparative
- more ragtag
- Superlative
- most ragtag
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A _____ group of volunteers kept the shelter running.
Etymology
From the older phrase "tag and rag," combining "rag" and "tag" to describe a disorderly mixed crowd.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “ragtag” mean?
The word “ragtag” means made up of a disorganised, mismatched mix of people or things. In plain terms, scruffy and mismatched, but often used with a bit of affection for an unlikely, unpolished team.
How do you use “ragtag” in a sentence?
Here is “ragtag” used in a sentence: “A ragtag group of volunteers kept the shelter running.”
What part of speech is “ragtag”?
“Ragtag” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of ragtag?
"ragtag" (adj) means made up of a disorganised, mismatched mix of people or things.
