Meaning of the word ragdoll in English

What does ragdoll mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

ragdoll

US /ˈræɡ.dɑːl/
UK /ˈræɡ.dɒl/
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Noun

1.

a soft doll with floppy limbs

Example:
The child hugged her favorite ragdoll tightly.
He threw the old ragdoll into the toy box.
2.

a breed of domestic cat with blue eyes and a distinct colorpoint coat, known for its docile and floppy nature

Example:
My friend adopted a beautiful Ragdoll cat.
Ragdolls are known for their calm temperament.

Verb

to cause a person or thing to become limp and floppy, like a ragdoll

Example:
The impact of the car crash ragdolled the dummy.
The strong current ragdolled the swimmer.