Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
raggle-taggle
Adjective
/ˌræɡl ˈtæɡl/
Definition
A term used to describe a disheveled or disorderly group of people, often applied to a sort of untidy or boisterous demeanor.
Examples
- After a long day of camping, we looked like a raggle-taggle bunch of adventurers.
- The children ran around the park, a raggle-taggle group full of laughter and energy.
Meaning
The word conveys the idea of being ragged, messy, or untidy, frequently associated with a rough-and-tumble attitude or lifestyle.
Synonyms
- Scruffy
- Disheveled
- Ragamuffin
- Rough-and-tumble
