Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
toe rag. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
toe rag, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
toe rag in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
toe rag you have here. The definition of the word
toe rag will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
toe rag, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
English
Pronunciation
Etymology 1
From toe + rag.
Noun
toe rag (plural toe rags)
- (British, slang, derogatory) Alternative spelling of toerag (“tramp”)
- 1896, Walter Frith, In Search of Quiet: A Country Journal, May–July (novel), Harper & Brothers Publishers, page 156:
- “ Look what it's all driven me to!—a beggar, a tramp, a toe-rag commercial. ”
- 2001, Eric Clapton, liner notes to Reptile”, quoted in William Ruhlmann, “Reptile / Mar. 13, 2001 / Reprise”, Vladimir Bogdanov et al., All Music Guide to the Blues: The Definitive Guide to the Blues, Third Edition, Hal Leonard Corporation, →ISBN, page 116:
- Where I come from, the word ‘reptile’ is a term of endearment, used in much the same way as ‘toe rag’ or ‘moosh’.
Etymology 2
Said to be from Tuareg, a nomadic North African tribesman, but may share same etymology as the UK definition: from the cloths worn around the foot. (Can this(+) etymology be sourced?)
Noun
toe rag (plural toe rags)
- (Ireland, slang, derogatory) An obnoxious or insignificant person.
Etymology 3
Unknown.
Noun
toe rag (plural toe rags)
- (British, Somerset) Dried salt codfish.
References
Anagrams