Definition of «raggedy»

The term "raggedy" is an adjective that describes something that is in a state of disrepair, tattered or worn out. It can be used to describe clothing that has become frayed and threadbare, or fabric that is torn and ragged looking. The word suggests a sense of neglect or lack of care, as if the item in question has been subjected to harsh treatment or prolonged use without proper maintenance.

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She wore a raggedy old dress to the party.
The children played with their raggedy dolls in the backyard.
After years of being worn and torn, his favorite teddy bear was raggedy.
The stray dog had a raggedy coat and looked in need of some care.
The old man lived in a raggedy hut on the outskirts of town.
Despite his raggedy appearance, the street performer played a beautiful melody on his worn-out guitar.
The intense windstorm left the once lush garden looking raggedy with broken branches and wilted flowers.
The pages of the old book were yellowed and raggedy from decades of reading and handling.
When she woke up, her hair was all tangled and raggedy.
The abandoned house stood alone on the hill, its raggedy curtains blowing in the wind.

Sentences with «raggedy»

I actually recognize that second little flowered dress on the wall from my old Raggedy Ann Doll! (theinspiredroom.net)
Sam — Raggedy Bits recently posted... How to paint a French Script Stencilled Shelf (ourcraftymom.com)
He was called many ugly names from a «motor park tout» to raggedy old man who had outlived his usefulness and relevance for daring to ask their principal not to run. (punchng.com)
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