Ragbag: meaning, definitions and examples
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ragbag
[ ˈræɡˌbæɡ ]
general use
A ragbag is a bag or container used for storing rags or scraps of cloth, which can be used for various purposes such as cleaning or making quilts. The term can also refer to a chaotic or disorganized collection of items, ideas, or styles. It often implies a haphazard mix rather than a cohesive whole. In literature, it might describe an assortment of characters or themes that do not follow a single narrative thread.
Synonyms
collection, hodgepodge, mishmash.
Examples of usage
- She reached into the ragbag for a piece of cloth to clean the spill.
- The artist's new exhibition is a ragbag of different styles and influences.
- His wardrobe was a ragbag of outdated fashions and mismatched clothing.
Translations
Translations of the word "ragbag" in other languages:
🇵🇹 saco de trapos
🇮🇳 फटे-पुराने कपड़े
🇩🇪 Lumpen
🇮🇩 kantong kain
🇺🇦 мішок з лахміття
🇵🇱 worek szmat
🇯🇵 ぼろ袋
🇫🇷 sac de chiffons
🇪🇸 saco de trapos
🇹🇷 paçavra torbası
🇰🇷 누더기 자루
🇸🇦 حقيبة من الخرق
🇨🇿 sáček hadrů
🇸🇰 sáčok handier
🇨🇳 破布袋
🇸🇮 vreča krp
🇮🇸 klúbbur
🇰🇿 жыртық сөмке
🇬🇪 ტყავის ჩანთა
🇦🇿 tərtib edilmiş çanta
🇲🇽 saco de trapos
Etymology
The word 'ragbag' is formed from the components 'rag' and 'bag'. The word 'rag' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old Norse word 'ragg', which means 'shred' or 'tatter', referring to pieces of cloth. The term has been used since the late 16th century to denote clothing or material that is worn out or frayed. The addition of 'bag' indicates a container, thus defining a ragbag as a receptacle for these tattered scraps. Over time, the word has also taken on a metaphorical sense, where it describes mixed or assorted items, similar to a patchwork of ideas or items that do not necessarily fit together cohesively. This usage reflects the notion of chaos and variety, which has become prominent in contemporary discussions around art, culture, and literature.