rag
UK: ræɡ | US: ræɡ
n. 1. A piece of old or torn cloth, typically used for cleaning or wiping.
n. 2. A newspaper or magazine regarded as being of low quality.
n. 3. (Informal) A remnant or scrap of something.
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The word "rag" originates from Old Norse rögg ("shaggy tuft") or Old English ragg ("rough hair"), reflecting its early association with coarse or frayed fabric. Over time, it generalized to mean any scrap of cloth, later extending metaphorically to disparage cheap publications ("newspaper rag"). Its simplicity and Germanic roots make it resistant to morpheme division.
She wiped the spill with an old rag.
He dismissed the tabloid as a worthless rag.
The flag was reduced to a few rags after the storm.
(Slang) "Don’t talk such a rag!" (nonsense).
The quilt was patched together from colorful rags.