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noun(rag)a week at British universities during which side-shows and processions of floats are organized to raise money for charities
Synonyms: rag week,
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verb(rag)censure severely or angrily
Synonyms: bawl out, berate, call down, call on the carpet, chew out, chew up, chide, dress down, have words, jaw, lambast, lambaste, lecture, rebuke, remonstrate, reprimand, scold, take to task, trounce,
Examples:
The deputy ragged the Prime Minister.
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verb(rag)harass with persistent criticism or carping
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verb(rag)cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
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noun(rag)a boisterous practical joke (especially by college students)
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verb(rag)break into lumps before sorting
Examples:
Rag ore.
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verb(rag)play in ragtime
Examples:
Rag that old tune.