rag-tag

A form of ragtag — Unkempt, shabby, or in a state of disrepair.

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Meanings

adjectiverag-tag (comparative more rag-tag, superlative most rag-tag)

comparative more rag-tag · superlative most rag-tag

  1. alternativeAlternative form of ragtag.
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    First let me say: when I joined the Initiative and left for Andromeda, I never intended to lead a military life. However, the life I’ve created here in Heleus—this life as director of the militia—is more challenging and rewarding than anything I had imagined. And it’s because of all of you and your commitment and expertise. I’m lucky to lead such skilled soldiers. Sure, you’re a rag-tag militia called into duty when you’d rather be settling Andromeda—but no commander of a dedicated army could ask for better.

    2017 June 23, “Don’t Go Looking for Trouble”, in Mass Effect: Andromeda APEX HQ (Science Fiction), archived from the original on 31 Mar 2022
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APA

rag-tag. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rag-tag

MLA

“rag-tag.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rag-tag. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “rag-tag,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rag-tag.

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