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ragtag

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2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

ragtag

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

ragtag is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, ragtag is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofragtag

1adjective
  • Unkempt, shabby, or in a state of disrepair.

    Synonyms: bedraggled, decrepit, motheaten, tattered

    Example: "He liked to wear an old ragtag coat that was so threadbare that he'd get sunburned through it."

  • Very diverse; having irregular and dissimilar components.

    Synonyms: jumbled, motley, patchwork, uneven

    Example: "The guerrillas were a ragtag band of local thugs, former soldiers, displaced farmers, and political idealists."

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