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10 Language-to-English DictionariesToerag
/ˈtʊə.ræɡ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A contemptible or worthless person.
"He acted like a toerag, always taking advantage of others." - 2
A person who is considered to be a nuisance or troublemaker.
"The toerags in the neighborhood were always causing disturbances."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'toerag' is believed to have originated in British slang during the 19th century, possibly derived from the Arabic word 'tawriq', meaning 'rag' or 'tattered cloth'. Over time, it evolved to describe a person of low status or a scoundrel, reflecting societal attitudes towards those deemed unworthy or disreputable.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Toerag" is said worldwide
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vaurien
Transliteration: voh-ree-ehn
"Il a agi comme un vaurien, profitant toujours des autres."
Schurke
Transliteration: shoor-kah
"Er benahm sich wie ein Schurke und machte immer Probleme."
mascalzone
Transliteration: mas-kal-zoh-neh
"Si comportava come un mascalzone, approfittando degli altri."
sinvergüenza
Transliteration: sin-ver-gwen-sah
"Se comportó como un sinvergüenza, siempre aprovechándose de los demás."
canalha
Transliteration: kah-nah-lyah
"Ele agiu como um canalha, sempre tirando vantagem dos outros."
नीच व्यक्ति
Transliteration: neech vyakti
"वह एक नीच व्यक्ति की तरह व्यवहार करता था, हमेशा दूसरों का फायदा उठाते हुए।"
无赖
Transliteration: wú lài
"他像个无赖，总是利用别人。"
불량배
Transliteration: bullyangbae
"그는 불량배처럼 행동하며 항상 다른 사람을 이용했다."
悪党
Transliteration: akutou
"彼は悪党のように振る舞い、常に他人を利用していた。"
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