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ragged

[/ˈræɡɪd/]
adjective
esfarrapado
1. torn or worn into shreds; tattered
He wore ragged clothes that were falling apart.
Ele usava roupas esfarrapadas que estavam caindo aos pedaços.
2. having a rough or irregular edge or outline
The ragged coastline was dramatic and beautiful.
A costa irregular era dramática e bonita.
3. looking exhausted or worn out
After the long journey, he looked ragged and tired.
Depois da longa viagem, ele parecia exausto e cansado.
4. rough or uneven in quality or performance
The team played ragged defense in the second half.
O time fez uma defesa irregular no segundo tempo.
NYC Slang
beat-up, tore up
Synonyms
tatteredtornshabbywornunkemptjagged
Antonyms
neatpristinesmoothintactwholepolished

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
esfarrapado
most common usage for torn or tattered clothing
General Brazilian
desgastado
used to describe worn-out appearance
Portugal
esfarrapado
equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
irregular
used for rough edges or uneven patterns

Related Idioms & Phrases

run someone ragged - extenuar alguém, cansar alguém excessivamente
ragged around the edges - um pouco desorganizado ou impreciso nos detalhes
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