adj
ragtag
adj
1
Made up of a disorganised, mismatched mix of people or things.
"A ragtag group of volunteers kept the shelter running."
How to Use Ragtag
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishScruffy and mismatched, but often used with a bit of affection for an unlikely, unpolished team.
Common pairings
a ragtag bunch
a ragtag army
ragtag crew
Word Forms
more ragtag comparative, ragtags plural, most ragtag superlative
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Etymology
From the older phrase "tag and rag," combining "rag" and "tag" to describe a disorderly mixed crowd.