shag-rag
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
The unkempt and/or ragged members of the community.
Register: archaic, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
She finds he makes the shag-rag hero-race, / The noble slaves, wise women, move as much / Pity and terror as true tragic types: […]
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 “shag-rag” mean?
The unkempt and/or ragged members of the community.
Is “shag-rag” formal or informal?
shag-rag is generally archaic, slang.