Raggediest: meaning, definitions and examples
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raggediest
[ ˈræɡɪdɪst ]
describing appearance
Raggediest is the superlative form of ragged, which describes something that is torn, tattered, or in a state of disrepair. It often implies a lack of neatness or order, conveying a sense of wear and neglect.
Synonyms
frayed, shabby, tattered, worn
Examples of usage
- She wore the raggediest clothes at the party.
- The raggediest book on the shelf caught my eye.
- He had the raggediest hair after a long day outdoors.
Translations
Translations of the word "raggediest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais esfarrapado
🇮🇳 सबसे फटा हुआ
🇩🇪 am zerrissensten
🇮🇩 yang paling compang-camping
🇺🇦 найрваніший
🇵🇱 najbardziej postrzępiony
🇯🇵 最もボロボロの
🇫🇷 le plus en lambeaux
🇪🇸 el más deshilachado
🇹🇷 en çok yıpranmış
🇰🇷 가장 너덜너덜한
🇸🇦 الأكثر تمزقاً
🇨🇿 nejvíce potrhaný
🇸🇰 najviac roztrhnutý
🇨🇳 最破旧的
🇸🇮 najbolj raztrgan
🇮🇸 mest rifna
🇰🇿 ең жыртық
🇬🇪 ყველაზე გაცვეთილი
🇦🇿 ən yırtılmış
🇲🇽 el más desgastado
Etymology
The word 'raggedy' originates from the noun 'rag', which comes from the Old English 'ragga', meaning a torn piece of cloth or fabric. The use of 'raggedy' as an adjective developed in the early 19th century to describe something that had the appearance or qualities of rags—namely, being ragged, tattered, or shabby. Over time, the word 'raggedy' evolved to describe not only clothing but also other objects or even conditions characterized by disarray or neglect. The superlative form 'raggediest' emerged in the late 20th century as a colloquial intensifier, showcasing the varying degrees of raggedness.