0%

rag-bag

rag-bag
R r

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [rag bag]
    • /ræg bæg/
    • /ræɡ bæɡ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [rag bag]
    • /ræg bæg/

Definitions of rag-bag word

  • noun rag-bag a bag in which small pieces of cloth are kept for use in mending. 1
  • noun rag-bag a mixture or conglomeration: a ragbag of facts, half-truths, and blatant lies. 1

Information block about the term

Origin of rag-bag

First appearance:

before 1810
One of the 40% newest English words
First recorded in 1810-20; rag1 + bag

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Rag-bag

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

rag-bag popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

See also

Matching words

Was this page helpful?
Yes No
Thank you for your feedback! Tell your friends about this page
Tell us why?