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- [dish-rag]
- /ˈdɪʃˌræg/
- /ˈdɪ.ʃræɡ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dish-rag]
- /ˈdɪʃˌræg/
Definitions of dishrag word
- noun dishrag a dishcloth. 1
- noun dishrag cloth used to wash dishes 1
- countable noun dishrag A dishrag is a cloth used for washing dishes, pans, and flatware. 0
- abbreviation DISHRAG dishcloth 0
- noun dishrag A piece of cloth (a "rag") used for washing dishes. 0
- noun dishrag (Slang) An unclean person. 0
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Origin of dishrag
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1830-40; dish + rag1
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Parts of speech for Dishrag
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dishrag popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
dishrag usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dishrag
noun dishrag
- scrap — a fight or quarrel: She got into a scrap with her in-laws.
- remnant — a remaining, usually small part, quantity, number, or the like.
- shred — a piece cut or torn off, especially in a narrow strip.
- tatter — a person who does tatting, especially as an occupation.
- dustcloth — a soft, absorbent cloth used for dusting.
Antonyms for dishrag
noun dishrag
- lot — lot (def 14).
See also
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