English · Phrasal verb Attested

rag on

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To ridicule, to make fun of (someone).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Trêu chọc, cười nhạo

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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.

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