Ragtag And Bobtail

Pronunciation: /ˈræɡtæɡ ənd ˈbɑbteɪl/

Definitions of ragtag and bobtail

noun a group of people or things of low social status or quality

Example Sentences

A1 The ragtag and bobtail group of kids played happily in the park.

A2 The ragtag and bobtail team managed to win the football match against the odds.

B1 The ragtag and bobtail crew of misfits banded together to solve the mystery.

B2 The ragtag and bobtail collection of old books was surprisingly valuable to collectors.

C1 The ragtag and bobtail assortment of antiques was carefully curated by the museum curator.

C2 The ragtag and bobtail ensemble of musicians put on a stunning performance at the concert.

Examples of ragtag and bobtail in a Sentence

formal The ragtag and bobtail group of volunteers worked tirelessly to clean up the park.

informal The ragtag and bobtail crew managed to pull off a successful surprise party.

slang That ragtag and bobtail band sure knows how to rock the house!

figurative The team may seem like a ragtag and bobtail bunch, but they always deliver exceptional results.

Grammatical Forms of ragtag and bobtail

• past tense: ragtagged and bobtailed
• plural: ragtag and bobtail
• comparative: more ragtag and bobtail
• superlative: most ragtag and bobtail
• present tense: ragtag and bobtail
• future tense: will be ragtag and bobtailing
• perfect tense: have ragtagged and bobtailed
• continuous tense: ragtagging and bobtailing
• singular: ragtag and bobtail
• positive degree: ragtag and bobtail
• infinitive: to ragtag and bobtail
• gerund: ragtagging and bobtailing
• participle: ragtagging and bobtailing

Origin and Evolution of ragtag and bobtail

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'ragtag and bobtail' originated in England and was used to refer to a disorganized or motley group of people.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase has come to be used more broadly to describe any disparate or miscellaneous group of individuals, often with a slightly negative connotation implying disorder or lack of cohesion.