Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

rag-tag

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.50 in modern English

Syllables: rag--tag
IPA

8

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

3

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Alternative form of ragtag.

Example Sentences

"First let me say: when I joined the Initiative and left for Andromeda, I never intended to lead a military life. However, the life I’ve created here in Heleus—this life as director of the militia—is more challenging and rewarding than anything I had imagined. And it’s because of all of you and your commitment and expertise. I’m lucky to lead such skilled soldiers. Sure, you’re a rag-tag militia called into duty when you’d rather be settling Andromeda—but no commander of a dedicated army could ask for better."

Inflected Forms

more rag-tag (comparative) most rag-tag (superlative)

Questions

What does rag-tag mean?: Alternative form of ragtag.

How to pronounce rag-tag

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