ragga

American

[rah-guh] / ˈrɑ gə /

noun

a style of music combining elements of reggae and rap, with an electronic or repetitive track.

ragga British

/ ˈræɡə /

noun

Also called: ragamuffin. a dance-orientated style of reggae

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Etymology

Origin of ragga

First recorded in 1985–90; shortening of ragamuffin ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Museveni won 71.65 percent of the vote, compared with 24.72 percent for Wine -- born Robert Kyagulanyi -- a 43‑year‑old former ragga singer turned politician.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

So my favourite variety was ragga jungle, and two of my best mates were massive drum 'n' bass heads: the legendary - well, to us they were legendary - DJ Hektic and MC Tappa.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2024

It led him to underground basement parties hosted by a pirate radio station in Miami, where he was hypnotized by ragga D.J.s and M.C.s.

From New York Times • Oct. 20, 2021

"I guess I’m still an old ragga at heart," the 50-year-old executive said.

From Reuters • Jul. 3, 2015

She had heard that he was strong and lithe of limb, and could beat all his fellows at the game called ragga.

From Tales of the Malayan Coast From Penang to the Philippines by Wildman, Rounsevelle

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