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raggedy

[ rag-i-dee ]

adjective



raggedy

/ ˈræɡɪdɪ /

adjective

  1. informal.
    somewhat ragged; tattered

    a raggedy doll

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of raggedy1

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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