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rag in Malay

lap

UK/ɹæɡ/

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rag in Malay: lap. In English, rag means tattered clothes (clothing).

Malay words for rag

piece of cloth
lap

English meaning of rag

  1. noun Tattered clothes (clothing).
  2. noun A piece of old cloth, especially one used for cleaning, patching, etc.; a tattered piece of cloth; a shred or tatter.
  3. noun A shabby, beggarly person; synonym of ragamuffin.
  4. noun A ragged edge in metalworking.

Full definition of rag

rag in a sentence

  • —What a pretty dress! —What, this old rag?
  • It's semiformal. I can't show up dressed in rags!
  • I have ace-four on my hand. In other words, I have ace-rag.

Synonyms of rag

rag in other languages

Questions about rag in Malay

What is the meaning of rag in Malay?
Rag in Malay is lap.
Apakah maksud rag dalam bahasa Melayu?
Rag: lap.
What does rag mean in English?
Rag means tattered clothes (clothing).

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