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raag

nounpeople

shabby person; fine damp mist

1) a shabby or disreputable person; 2) a fine, damp mist or very light drizzle

Example in use

Ther's a raag hing aboot the brae.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/RAHG/

Word snapshot

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Origin & context

scotscurrentinsultalso: rag

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