Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ragged-clothes
Noun
/ˈræɡɪd kləʊðz/
Definition
Clothing that is torn, frayed, or in poor condition, often associated with poverty or neglect.
Examples
- He wore ragged-clothes that showed the struggles he had faced.
- The children in the village often appeared in ragged-clothes, playing in the streets.
Meaning
The term refers to garments that are worn out and denote a lack of resources or care in their upkeep.
Synonyms
- tattered clothing
- shabby clothes
- torn garments