Raggedy ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Raggedy ( adjective )

Having a worn and torn appearance; shabby.

Origin:

The word 'raggedy' is thought to have originated in the late 19th century, perhaps as a modification of the word 'ragged'. it originally meant 'worn and torn', and was used to describe clothes and textiles.

Examples:

1. The old teddy bear was a raggedy toy that had seen better days.
2. She wore a raggedy dress to the party that was falling apart at the seams.
3. He was living in a raggedy house that was barely standing.
4. The children were playing with a raggedy kite that was falling apart.
5. She had a raggedy old hat on her head that had seen better days.

(As a noun)

Raggedy ( noun )

Having a worn and torn appearance; shabby.

Origin:

The word 'raggedy' is thought to have originated in the late 19th century, perhaps as a modification of the word 'ragged'. it originally meant 'worn and torn', and was used to describe clothes and textiles.

Examples:

1. The old teddy bear was a raggedy toy that had seen better days.
2. She wore a raggedy dress to the party that was falling apart at the seams.
3. He was living in a raggedy house that was barely standing.
4. The children were playing with a raggedy kite that was falling apart.
5. She had a raggedy old hat on her head that had seen better days.