Meaning of the word rag in English

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rag

US /ræɡ/

UK /ræɡ/

a piece of old cloth, especially one torn or worn, used for cleaning or as a dust cloth

Example:

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She wiped the counter with a damp rag.

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He used an old rag to polish his shoes.

Synonym:

cloth scrap shred tatter remnant

a newspaper or magazine, especially one regarded as being of poor quality

Example:

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I wouldn't read that gossip rag if you paid me.

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He writes for some obscure political rag.

Synonym:

tabloid gossip sheet scandal sheet yellow journalism

to tease, play jokes on, or criticize (someone) in a playful but sometimes annoying way

Example:

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His friends always rag him about his terrible singing.

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The older students would often rag the freshmen.

Synonym:

tease mock ridicule torment heckle

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