rag on
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To ridicule, to make fun of (someone).
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Spencer knew his second homer—a two-run drive in the Yankee’s five-run eighth—was gone well before it landed in the second deck in left field.[…] “They were ragging on me because the first one was close,” Spencer said.
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 “rag on” mean?
To ridicule, to make fun of (someone).
Is “rag on” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.