Haggish: meaning, definitions and examples

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haggish

 

[ หˆhรฆษกษชสƒ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

descriptive term

The term 'haggish' is often used to describe something that is ragged or worn-out in appearance. It can refer to clothing or a person's condition that seems unkempt, shabby, or weather-beaten. 'Haggish' often carries connotations of neglect and a lack of care, suggesting a rugged or rough quality. It evokes an image of a weary, possibly streetwise character who has experienced a lot in life but may not have the means to maintain a polished look.

Synonyms

ragged, shabby, tattered, unkempt, worn

Examples of usage

  • He wore a haggish coat that had seen better days.
  • The haggish landscape matched the mood of the story.
  • She had a haggish appearance after traveling for days.
  • The old book had haggish pages, tattered and yellowed.
  • His haggish style was quite unique and memorable.

Translations

Translations of the word "haggish" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น haggish

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเฅˆเค—เคฟเคถ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Haggish

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ haggish

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ะฐะณะณั–ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ haggish

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚ฎใƒƒใ‚ทใƒฅ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท haggish

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ haggish

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท haggish

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•ด๊ธฐ์‹œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุงุฌูŠุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ haggish

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ haggish

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ“ˆๅ‰ไป€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ haggish

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ haggish

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ haggish

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒแƒ’แƒ’แƒ˜แƒจแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ haggish

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ haggish

Etymology

The word 'haggish' comes from the Old Norse word 'haggw', which means 'to hack' or 'to chop', evoking imagery connected to something rough or jagged. Its roots can be traced back to earlier forms of English during the medieval period, where the word began to denote appearances characterized by wear and tear. Over time, 'haggish' evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, often relating to the state of objects or people that show signs of having been through difficult circumstances. It resonates with cultural representations of hardship and survival.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,072, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.