ragged

Describes something that is torn, worn out, or having an irregular or uneven edge or surface.

ruОписывает что-то рваное, изношенное или имеющее неровный край или поверхность.esDescribe algo rasgado, desgastado o que tiene un borde o superficie irregular.frDécrit quelque chose de déchiré, usé, ou ayant un bord ou une surface irréguliers.deBeschreibt etwas Zerissenes, Abgetragenes oder etwas mit unebenem Rand oder unebener Oberfläche.ptDescreve algo rasgado, gasto ou com borda ou superfície irregular; também se aplica a aparência maltrapilha ou desgrenhada.zh形容某物破烂、磨损、边缘或表面不平整的。arيصف شيئًا ممزقًا أو باليًا أو ذا حافة أو سطح غير مستوٍ.

1. Torn or worn out B1 formal

   Describing clothing or fabric that is torn, frayed, or in poor condition.

   • He wore a ragged old coat that had seen better days.
   • The flag was ragged from years of wind and weather.
   • Her sleeves were ragged and full of holes.

   ruРваный или изношенныйesharapiento, andrajoso, rotofrdéchiré ou usédeZerrissen oder abgetragenptEsfarrapado ou gastozh破烂的或磨损的arممزق أو بالٍ

   Synonyms: frayedholeyscruffyshabbytatteredtattythreadbaretornworn

   Antonyms: intactneattidywhole

2. Uneven or irregular B2 formal

   Having a rough, irregular, or jagged edge or surface.

   • The ragged cliffs dropped sharply into the sea.
   • He cut the paper with ragged edges.
   • The path was ragged and difficult to walk on.

   ruНеровныйesDesigual o irregularfrinégal, irrégulierdeUnregelmäßigptIrregularzh参差不齐的arغير مستوٍ

   Synonyms: bumpycraggyirregularjaggednotchedroughruggedserrateduneven

   Antonyms: evenlevelregularsmooth

3. Exhausted or worn out B2 informal

   In a state of extreme fatigue or poor condition, often from hard work or lack of rest.

   • After the long hike, they were all feeling ragged.
   • She looked ragged after staying up all night studying.
   • The team was ragged but determined to finish the race.

   ruИзмученныйesAgotado o exhaustofrépuisédeErschöpftptExaustozh精疲力竭arمُنهَك

   Synonyms: beatdog-tireddrainedexhaustedfatiguedspenttiredwearyworn-out

   Antonyms: energeticfreshrestedvigorous

• more ragged comparative form
• most ragged superlative form

A verb meaning to tease or playfully annoy someone, or to criticize or scold them harshly.

ruГлагол, означающий дразнить или игриво раздражать кого-то, либо резко критиковать или отчитывать.esVerbo que significa molestar o irritar juguetonamente a alguien, o también criticar o reprender con dureza.frVerbe signifiant taquiner ou agacer quelqu'un de manière plaisante, ou critiquer sévèrement et réprimander.deVerb, das bedeutet, jemanden zu necken oder spielerisch zu ärgern, oder jemanden scharf zu kritisieren bzw. zurechtzuweisen.ptVerbo que significa zombar ou provocar alguém de forma brincalhona, ou criticar duramente ou repreender.zh动词，指戏弄或逗弄某人，或严厉批评、责骂。arفعل يعني السخرية من شخص أو إغاظته على سبيل المزاح، أو انتقاده بقسوة وتوبيخه.

1. Treat cruelly B2 informal british

   To treat someone in a harsh or cruel manner.

   • The older boys ragged the new student mercilessly.
   • He was ragged by his colleagues for his mistake.
   • They ragged him until he finally broke down.

   ruИздеватьсяestratar con crueldadfrmaltraiter cruellementdeSchikanierenptMaltratarzh欺凌arالإيذاء والمعاملة بقسوة

   Synonyms: abusebullyharassill-treatmaltreatmistreatoppresspersecutetorment

   Antonyms: carecherishcomfort

2. Annoy or disturb B2 informal british

   To cause annoyance or disturbance, especially through minor irritations.

   • Stop ragging your sister; she's trying to study.
   • The constant noise from the construction site ragged him all day.
   • She ragged her brother about his messy room.

   ruДразнить или беспокоитьesFastidiar o molestarfragacer, importunerdeÄrgern oder belästigenptIrritar ou perturbarzh烦扰或打扰arالإزعاج أو الإقلاق

   Synonyms: annoybedevilbotherharassirritatenagpesterprovoketeasetormentvex

   Antonyms: comfortdelightpleasesoothe

3. Play in ragtime C1 formal american

   To perform music in the ragtime style, characterized by syncopated rhythms.

   • The pianist ragged the tune with a lively syncopation.
   • He learned to rag classic songs from the early 1900s.
   • The band ragged the melody, giving it a jazzy feel.

   ruИграть в стиле регтаймestocar ragtimefrJouer en ragtimedeRagtime spielenptTocar em estilo ragtimezh演奏拉格泰姆arالعزف على طراز الرغ تايم

4. Criticize persistently B2 informal

   To harass or criticize someone persistently, often with negative comments.

   • The critics ragged the actor for his poor performance.
   • She ragged her husband about his spending habits.
   • They ragged the politician for his broken promises.

   ruКритиковатьescriticar persistentementefrcritiquer sans relâchedeKritisierenptCriticar persistentementezh不断批评arانتقاد مستمر

   Synonyms: badgerbaitberatechidecriticizeharasshecklemocknagrebukereprimandscoldtaunttease

   Antonyms: approvecommendcomplimentlaudpraise

5. Censure severely C1 formal

   To scold or reprimand someone angrily and severely.

   • The manager ragged the employee for arriving late repeatedly.
   • He ragged his son for failing the exam.
   • The teacher ragged the class for their lack of effort.

   ruРугатьesreprender severamentefrréprimander vertementdeRügenptRepreender severamentezh斥责arيوبّخ

   Synonyms: beratecastigatechew outchiderebukereprimandreprovescoldupbraid

   Antonyms: applaudcommendcomplimentlaudpraise

6. Break into lumps C2 formal

   To break something, such as ore or coal, into smaller pieces before sorting.

   • The miners ragged the ore into manageable chunks.
   • They ragged the coal before sorting it by size.
   • The machine rags the material into lumps for processing.

   ruРазбивать на кускиesromper en trozosfrConcasserdeIn Stücke brechenptFragmentar em pedaçoszh破碎成块arتكسير الكتل

   Synonyms: buckcobspall

• ragged past participle
• ragged past simple
• ragging present participle
• rags third person singular