rag

The word “rag” has 1 syllable: rag.

It's pronounced as /ræɡ/.

What is synonym and antonym for rag?

In the thesaurus, “rag” has 20 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for rag along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for rag

(in the plural) Tattered clothes.
A piece of old cloth; a tattered piece of cloth; a shred, a tatter.
A shabby, beggarly fellow; a ragamuffin.
A ragged edge in metalworking.
A sail, or any piece of canvas.
A newspaper, magazine.
A poor, low-ranking kicker.
A coarse kind of rock, somewhat cellular in texture; ragstone.
A prank or practical joke.
A society run by university students for the purpose of charitable fundraising.
An informal dance party featuring music played by African-American string bands.
A ragtime song, dance or piece of music.

To decorate (a wall, etc.) by applying paint with a rag.
To become tattered.
To break (ore) into lumps for sorting.
To cut or dress roughly, as a grindstone.
To scold or tell off; to torment; to banter.
To drive a car or another vehicle in a hard, fast or unsympathetic manner.
To tease or torment, especially at a university; to bully, to haze.
To play or compose (a piece, melody, etc.) in syncopated time.
To dance to ragtime music.
To add syncopation (to a tune) and thereby make it appropriate for a ragtime song.

She used an old rag to wipe down the dusty shelves in the attic.
The mechanic grabbed a greasy rag to clean his hands after fixing the car engine.
In the kitchen, she reached for a rag to dry the dishes after washing them.
He tied a rag around his injured knee to stop the bleeding before seeking medical attention.
The children had a playful tug-of-war with a rag during recess.

On this page you'll find 24 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to rag, such as: apparel, approve, attire, blame, book, clothes, clothing.

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