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ragging

American  
[rag-ing] / ˈræg ɪŋ /

noun

Metalworking.
  1. (in the rolls of a rolling mill) corrugations affording a grip on a piece being roughed.


Etymology

Origin of ragging

rag 3 + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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Guys hitting massive sixes, guys bowling rapid and spinners ragging it.

From BBC Apr. 30, 2026

What works better are the scenes of James and his friends just being kids together: playing video games, crashing parties, eating junk food and ragging on each other.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 2, 2023

We’ve all spent so much time ragging on Twitter and not really liking Twitter.

From Seattle Times Dec. 15, 2022

I've spent quite a bit of time ragging on "The Witcher," but I'd be remiss not to mention some things that the show is doing right.

From Salon Jan. 8, 2022

He was definitely one of the gang, the way they were ragging on him.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon

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