ragged

• Décrit quelque chose de déchiré, usé, ou ayant un bord ou une surface irréguliers.

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

1. Torn or worn outB1formal

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

   déchiré ou usé

   • 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.

   Synonymesfrayedholeyscruffyshabbytatteredtattythreadbaretornworn

   Antonymesintactneattidywhole

2. Uneven or irregularB2formal

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

   inégal, irrégulier

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

   Synonymesbumpycraggyirregularjaggednotchedroughruggedserrateduneven

   Antonymesevenlevelregularsmooth

3. Exhausted or worn outB2informal

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

   épuisé

   • 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.

   Synonymesbeatdog-tireddrainedexhaustedfatiguedspenttiredwearyworn-out

   Antonymesenergeticfreshrestedvigorous

• Verbe signifiant taquiner ou agacer quelqu'un de manière plaisante, ou critiquer sévèrement et réprimander.

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

1. Treat cruellyB2informalbritish

   To treat someone in a harsh or cruel manner.

   maltraiter cruellement

   • 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.

   Synonymesabusebullyharassill-treatmaltreatmistreatoppresspersecutetorment

   Antonymescarecherishcomfort

2. Annoy or disturbB2informalbritish

   To cause annoyance or disturbance, especially through minor irritations.

   agacer, importuner

   • 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.

   Synonymesannoybedevilbotherharassirritatenagpesterprovoketeasetormentvex

   Antonymescomfortdelightpleasesoothe

3. Play in ragtimeC1formalamerican

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

   Jouer en ragtime

   • 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.

4. Criticize persistentlyB2informal

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

   critiquer sans relâche

   • 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.

   Synonymesbadgerbaitberatechidecriticizeharasshecklemocknagrebukereprimandscoldtaunttease

   Antonymesapprovecommendcomplimentlaudpraise

5. Censure severelyC1formal

   To scold or reprimand someone angrily and severely.

   réprimander vertement

   • 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.

   Synonymesberatecastigatechew outchiderebukereprimandreprovescoldupbraid

   Antonymesapplaudcommendcomplimentlaudpraise

6. Break into lumpsC2formal

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

   Concasser

   • 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.

   Synonymesbuckcobspall