Raggedy

Pronunciation: /ˈræɡɪdi/

Definitions of raggedy

adjective a descriptive word that modifies a noun, indicating a quality or characteristic

Example Sentences

A1 The raggedy old teddy bear was missing an eye.

A2 She wore a raggedy sweater that had holes in the sleeves.

B1 The children played with raggedy dolls in the backyard.

B2 The raggedy carpet in the living room needed to be replaced.

C1 Despite its raggedy appearance, the old book held sentimental value.

C2 The raggedy curtains in the room gave it a vintage charm.

Examples of raggedy in a Sentence

formal The raggedy old book was carefully preserved in the library archives.

informal I found a raggedy old shirt in the back of my closet.

slang She always wears those raggedy jeans to school.

figurative His raggedy emotions were evident in his tear-streaked face.

Grammatical Forms of raggedy

• past tense: raggedied
• plural: raggedies
• comparative: more raggedy
• superlative: most raggedy
• present tense: raggedy
• future tense: will be raggedy
• perfect tense: have raggedied
• continuous tense: is being raggedy
• singular: raggedy
• positive degree: raggedy
• infinitive: to raggedy
• gerund: raggedying
• participle: raggedied

Origin and Evolution of raggedy

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'raggedy' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'ragged', which means torn or tattered.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'raggedy' has evolved to describe something that is shabby, unkempt, or in a state of disrepair.