raggedy

[ rag-i-dee ]

/ ˈræg ɪ di /

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Origin of raggedy

First recorded in 1885–90; ragged + -y¹

Words nearby raggedy

ragged, ragged edge, ragged jacket, ragged robin, ragged school, raggedy, ragging, raggle, raggle-taggle, ragi, raglan

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How to use raggedy in a sentence

The structure in the simulation was much more complex and displayed complicated boundaries and a raggedy structure.
Some of the sun’s iconic coronal loops may be illusions|Allison Gasparini|March 14, 2022|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.
11 Dark Christmas Movies to Watch If You’re Not Quite Feeling the Holiday Spirit|Peg Aloi|December 20, 2021|Time
Inside, a pair of cats closely stand guard and a Raggedy Ann doll teeters over in one corner, as Bryk explains his candidacy.
Brooklyn’s Lazy Carpetbagger Sets His Sights on an Alaska Senate Seat|David Freedlander|December 4, 2013|DAILY BEAST
I retired safely to my little bed in the front room with its raggedy sheets and thin holy blanket.
Two Chickens, an Old Guitar, and a Group of Strangers: A Life-Changing Feast in Brazil|Annabel Langbein|November 29, 2013|DAILY BEAST

The real-life Annabelle is a Raggedy Ann that Lorraine Warren once warned me in no uncertain terms not to touch.
A Night with The Conjuring’s Ed & Lorraine Warren|Stefan Beck|August 18, 2013|DAILY BEAST
In crisp khakis, the cop stands at the head of a raggedy line of about 20 of us aspirants.
The Perils of Driving in India: One Man’s Quest for a Driver’s License|Dilip D’Souza|October 20, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Children wear raggedy T-shirts and dresses when not wading into the lake, splashing and playing.
Inside Congo's Floating Hospital|Danielle Shapiro|March 2, 2011|DAILY BEAST
And, if she did, then she didn't belong to the raggedy man, for his cow had only one.
Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue in the Big Woods|Laura Lee Hope
I trades 'em for fish, an' then I heads back for Raggedy Cove.
The Harbor Master|Theodore Goodridge Roberts
Mr. Darling and his encumbering steed reached Raggedy Cove about an hour after sunset.
The Harbor Master|Theodore Goodridge Roberts
My mother called the doll Raggedy Andy and it was by this name that I have always known him.
Raggedy Andy Stories|Johnny Gruelle
After slipping off the rubber band, Daddy smoothed out the wrinkles in Raggedy Andy's arms and legs.
Raggedy Andy Stories|Johnny Gruelle

British Dictionary definitions for raggedy

raggedy

/ (ˈræɡɪdɪ) /

adjective

informal somewhat ragged; tattereda raggedy doll

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