ragging

rag·ging

R r

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [rag-ing]
- /ˈræg ɪŋ/
- /ræɡ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rag-ing]
- /ˈræg ɪŋ/

Definitions of ragging word

noun ragging a musical composition in ragtime: a piano rag. 1
verb with object ragging to play (music) in ragtime. 1

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Parts of speech for Ragging

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Ragging

ragging popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

ragging usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for ragging

noun ragging

hard time — a period of difficulties or hardship.
hard times — a period of difficulties or hardship.
chiding — to express disapproval of; scold; reproach: The principal chided the children for their thoughtless pranks.
grooming — a bridegroom.

verb ragging

cartoon — A cartoon is a humorous drawing or series of drawings in a newspaper or magazine.
devil — In Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, the Devil is the most powerful evil spirit.
fleer — to grin or laugh coarsely or mockingly.
fun — something that provides mirth or amusement: A picnic would be fun.
jolly — in good spirits; lively; merry: In a moment he was as jolly as ever.

All 10 Synonyms of ragging