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Definition rag in British English

rag noun

noun
/ræɡ/
1

a piece of old cloth used for cleaning or wiping something

Example

an oily rag

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2

clothes that are old, torn, and dirty

Example

The little girl was dressed in rags.

3

a newspaper that is not very good

Example

There was a report in the local rag about it.

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Definition rag in British English