Advertisement
Vocabulary Entry
rag
|noun • verb • verb
Advertisement
N
noun
A piece of old cloth or ragged clothing, typically used for cleaning or wiping.
Example Sentences
"She grabbed a rag to clean the spilled milk on the counter."
"He used an old rag to polish his shoes."
"The mechanic wiped his hands with a greasy rag."
V
verb
To tease or make fun of someone in a playful way.
Example Sentences
"The friends would often rag each other about their favorite sports teams."
"He didn't mind when they ragged on him for his choice of outfit."
"They spent the afternoon ragging on each other's cooking skills."
V
verb
To wear or use something until it is worn out or ragged.
Example Sentences
"She ragged her favorite pair of jeans until they were torn."
"They ragged their shoes so much that they needed to buy a new pair."
"The children ragged the old toys, seeking new adventures with them."