English to English Dictionary

Ragingly

In a manner marked by extreme anger, fury, or violence.

Ragout

A main-dish stew consisting of pieces of meat or fish and vegetables heavily seasoned and slowly cooked.

Rail-car ferry

A specialized ship or vessel designed to carry railway rolling stock, such as freight cars or passenger carriages, across bodies of water.

Railfan

A person who is enthusiastic about and intensely interested in trains and rail transport systems.

Rainbow nation

A term used to describe South Africa, intended to encapsulate the country's cultural diversity and the unity of its people of different races.

Raise Cain

To cause a great disturbance, uproar, or commotion; to behave in a wild, noisy, or rebellious manner.

Raison d'etre

The most important reason or purpose for someone or something's existence.

Rakehell

A dissolute or immoral person, particularly one who indulges in reckless or extravagant behavior.

Rallying cry

A phrase or slogan used to inspire or unite a group of people.

Rallying-call

A signal, summons, or passionate appeal intended to unite people to take concerted action.

Ramen-profitable

Generating just enough revenue to cover the basic living and operating expenses of the founders, typically allowing them to survive without external funding.

Ramification

A complex or unwelcome consequence of an action or event.