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in rags

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.33 in modern English

Syllables
in- rags
IPA
7
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

Dressed in very old, torn clothes.

prep_phrase

Very poor or lowly.

Example Sentences

Phrases

rag-and-bone man

Frequently Paired Words

ragamuffin rag-and-bone man

Questions

What does in rags mean?
Dressed in very old, torn clothes.

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