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ragging

The correct spelling is ragging.

How to pronounce ragging

verb

Say it like: Rag-jin-g

The correct spelling is ragging. To decorate (a wall, etc.) by applying paint with a rag.

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Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To decorate (a wall, etc.) by applying paint with a rag.
  2. 2.To become tattered.
  3. 3.To break (ore) into lumps for sorting.
  4. 4.To cut or dress roughly, as a grindstone.
  5. 5.To scold or tell off; to torment; to banter.

noun

  1. 1.The act of one who rags or teases.
  2. 2.An initiation in educational institutions (e.g. universities) usually involving harassment by upperclassmen.

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