1 none. 1 torn, frayed, or worn piece of woven material. 2 (in plural.) Old or worn clothes. 3 (collect.) Scraps of cloth used as material for paper, stuffing, etc. 4 derog. Newspaper. ? in rags much torn. Rags to riches poverty to affluence. [probably a back-formation from *ragged]
2 —none. 1 fund-raising programme of stunts, parades, and entertainment organized by students. 2 prank. 3 a rowdy celebration. B noisy disorderly scene. —verb. (-gg-) 1 tease; play rough jokes on. 2 engage in rough play; be noisy and riotous. [origin unknown]
3 none. Ragtime composition. [abbreviation]