raggy

1 of 2

adjective (1)

rag·​gy

ˈragē

-er/-est

: ragged, rough

raggy

2 of 2

adjective (2)

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-er/-est

: of, relating to, or marked by ragtime

the raggy early brass band jazz

—Rudi Blesh

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (1)

Middle English, from Old English raggig, from (assumed) ragg rag + -ig -y

Adjective (2)

rag entry 6 + -y

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