in rag order
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
In a state of mess or chaos.
Register: slang
Examples
He looks to be in rag order, one hand on the wall to hold himself up, the other one on his trousers, to hold them up by the looks of it. It's fairly cold out and he's making slow progress to wherever he's headed.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “in rag order” mean?
In a state of mess or chaos.
Is “in rag order” formal or informal?
in rag order is generally slang.