adj.
Pronunciation: ' ra-g ə d
Function: adjective
Date: 14th century
1 : roughly unkempt
2 : having an irregular edge or outline
3 a : torn or worn to tatters b : worn-out from stress and strain <ran herself ragged >
4 : wearing tattered clothes
5 a : STRAGGLY b : executed in an irregular or uneven manner c of a sound : HARSH , DISSONANT
– rag · ged · ly adverb
– rag · ged · ness noun