Raggedier: meaning, definitions and examples
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raggedier
[ ˈræɡədiə ]
condition of clothing
Raggedier is a comparative form of the adjective 'ragged,' which describes something that is torn, tattered, or frayed. It typically refers to clothing or fabric that has been worn out or is in poor condition. When something is raggedier, it implies that it shows even more signs of wear and tear than something described as just 'ragged.' This term can also suggest a level of neglect or disrepair, often evoking a sense of sadness or poverty.
Synonyms
frayed, shabby, tattered, worn out
Examples of usage
- His raggedier clothes made him appear unkempt.
- The dog's raggedier fur indicated that it had been living on the streets.
- She wore raggedier jeans after her trip hiking.
- The old, raggedier banner fluttered in the wind.
Translations
Translations of the word "raggedier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desigual
🇮🇳 असमान
🇩🇪 schäbiger
🇮🇩 compang-camping
🇺🇦 нерівний
🇵🇱 nierówny
🇯🇵 不均一な
🇫🇷 rugueux
🇪🇸 irregular
🇹🇷 düzensiz
🇰🇷 불규칙한
🇸🇦 غير منتظم
🇨🇿 nerovný
🇸🇰 nepravidelný
🇨🇳 不规则的
🇸🇮 nereden
🇮🇸 óreglulegur
🇰🇿 ретсіз
🇬🇪 არარეგულარული
🇦🇿 düzensiz
🇲🇽 irregular
Etymology
The term 'ragged' originates from the Middle English word 'ragged,' which means 'tattered or torn,' derived from 'ragge,' a word denoting a piece of torn or tattered cloth. The word is related to the Old Norse term 'ragga,' meaning 'to tear' or 'to shred.' 'Raggedy' emerged in the 19th century as an informal way to describe something that had a scruffy or worn appearance. The comparative 'raggedier' likely evolved as an informal extension of this usage, illustrating a comparative degree of raggedness. Throughout the years, 'raggedy' has been used in various cultural contexts, particularly in literature and music, to evoke images of poverty and struggle, emphasizing the emotional weight carried by such conditions. The phrase 'raggedy Ann,' for instance, became popular in children's literature and represented innocence despite an appearance of wear.