Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ragpicker
noun
/ˈræɡˌpɪk.ər/
Definition
A ragpicker is a person who collects and sells rags and other materials that can be recycled or reused.
Examples
- The city is home to many ragpickers who sift through garbage to find valuable materials.
- As a ragpicker, she learned to identify items that could be sold or repurposed.
- The ragpicker collection has become a vital source of income for many families.
Meaning
The term is often used to describe someone who picks up scraps and discarded items, particularly from the streets, for resale or reuse. Ragpickers typically work in impoverished areas and play a role in the informal recycling economy.
Synonyms
- scavenger
- trash collector
- garbage picker
- rag merchant
