ragged

• Descreve algo rasgado, gasto ou com borda ou superfície irregular; também se aplica a aparência maltrapilha ou desgrenhada.

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.

   Esfarrapado ou gasto

   • 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.

   Sinônimosfrayedholeyscruffyshabbytatteredtattythreadbaretornworn

   Antônimosintactneattidywhole

2. Uneven or irregularB2formal

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

   Irregular

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

   Sinônimosbumpycraggyirregularjaggednotchedroughruggedserrateduneven

   Antônimosevenlevelregularsmooth

3. Exhausted or worn outB2informal

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

   Exausto

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbeatdog-tireddrainedexhaustedfatiguedspenttiredwearyworn-out

   Antônimosenergeticfreshrestedvigorous

• Verbo que significa zombar ou provocar alguém de forma brincalhona, ou criticar duramente ou repreender.

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.

   Maltratar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosabusebullyharassill-treatmaltreatmistreatoppresspersecutetorment

   Antônimoscarecherishcomfort

2. Annoy or disturbB2informalbritish

   To cause annoyance or disturbance, especially through minor irritations.

   Irritar ou perturbar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosannoybedevilbotherharassirritatenagpesterprovoketeasetormentvex

   Antônimoscomfortdelightpleasesoothe

3. Play in ragtimeC1formalamerican

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

   Tocar em estilo 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.

   Criticar persistentemente

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbadgerbaitberatechidecriticizeharasshecklemocknagrebukereprimandscoldtaunttease

   Antônimosapprovecommendcomplimentlaudpraise

5. Censure severelyC1formal

   To scold or reprimand someone angrily and severely.

   Repreender severamente

   • 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.

   Sinônimosberatecastigatechew outchiderebukereprimandreprovescoldupbraid

   Antônimosapplaudcommendcomplimentlaudpraise

6. Break into lumpsC2formal

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

   Fragmentar em pedaços

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbuckcobspall