raggedy

[ rag-i-dee ]

adjective

1. ragged.

raggedy

/ ˈræɡɪdɪ /

adjective

1. informal.
   somewhat ragged; tattered

   a raggedy doll

Word History and Origins

Origin of raggedy¹

First recorded in 1885–90; ragged + -y ¹

Example Sentences

The structure in the simulation was much more complex and displayed complicated boundaries and a raggedy structure.

From Science News

With its post-apocalyptic urban setting, a raggedy band of evil Santas in dirty red suits, and a veritable army of street urchins who only want to enjoy Christmas, this film has plenty of absurdity, horror, adventure and pathos.

From Time

Inside, a pair of cats closely stand guard and a Raggedy Ann doll teeters over in one corner, as Bryk explains his candidacy.

From The Daily Beast

I retired safely to my little bed in the front room with its raggedy sheets and thin holy blanket.

From The Daily Beast

The real-life Annabelle is a Raggedy Ann that Lorraine Warren once warned me in no uncertain terms not to touch.

From The Daily Beast

In crisp khakis, the cop stands at the head of a raggedy line of about 20 of us aspirants.

From The Daily Beast

Children wear raggedy T-shirts and dresses when not wading into the lake, splashing and playing.

From The Daily Beast

And, if she did, then she didn't belong to the raggedy man, for his cow had only one.

From Project Gutenberg

I trades 'em for fish, an' then I heads back for Raggedy Cove.

From Project Gutenberg

Mr. Darling and his encumbering steed reached Raggedy Cove about an hour after sunset.

From Project Gutenberg

My mother called the doll Raggedy Andy and it was by this name that I have always known him.

From Project Gutenberg

After slipping off the rubber band, Daddy smoothed out the wrinkles in Raggedy Andy's arms and legs.

From Project Gutenberg