raggedy-ass

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English

Etymology

raggedy +‎ -ass

Adjective

raggedy-ass (comparative more raggedy-ass, superlative most raggedy-ass) (Canada, US)

  1. (slang, derogatory) Shabby, miserably inadequate.
  2. (slang, derogatory) (Of a person), new and inexperienced. (Can we add an example for this sense?)