Rag Definition
rag
noun
- a small piece of cloth or paper
- a week at British universities during which side-shows and processions of floats are organized to raise money for charities
- music with a syncopated melody (usually for the piano)
- newspaper with half-size pages
- a boisterous practical joke (especially by college students)
verb
- treat cruelly; "The children tormented the stuttering teacher"
- cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations; "Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me"; "It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves"
- play in ragtime; "rag that old tune"
- harass with persistent criticism or carping; "The children teased the new teacher"; "Don't ride me so hard over my failure"; "His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie"
- censure severely or angrily; "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car"; "The deputy ragged the Prime Minister"; "The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup"
- break into lumps before sorting; "rag ore"
"Rag" in song lyrics
See how rag is used in real songs:
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"I warned ya not to drag or rag"
4 Deep — Can't Turn Back -
"Hit 'em with that gutta swag, swangin with the louie rag"
Ace Hood — Get Em Up -
"Wash up, here's a wet rag"
Antoinette — The Fox that Rox the Box *
Words that rhyme with rag
Usage tips for "rag"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "rag" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for rag to find words that pair well.