rag doll

noun

1
: a stuffed usually painted cloth doll
2
Ragdoll
ˈrag-ˌdäl How to pronounce rag doll (audio)
-ˌdȯl
or ragdoll [former trademark] : any of a breed of large, blue-eyed domestic cats that have a long, silky coat with a colorpoint pattern and that typically become limp when picked up or held

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His own creepy nature doesn't exactly emulate the joyful holiday, but luckily, rag doll Sally (Catherine O'Hara) is there to make everything okay again. Sydni Ellis, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024 A couple from the United Kingdom filmed their rag doll cat sleeping in an unusual position, now the viral clip has turned the feline into a social media star. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024 This was an impressive showcase of Lash Legend throwing Piper Niven around like a rag doll. Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024 The result is a 15-minute heart-stopper during which the men are tossed around like rag dolls and whip one another at high speeds while a bloodthirsty crowd roars as other contestants get trampled. Vikram Murthi, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rag doll 

Word History

First Known Use

1752, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of rag doll was in 1752

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“Rag doll.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rag%20doll. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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rag doll

noun
: a cloth doll that is stuffed and usually painted

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