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   toerag

   /ˈtəʊraɡ/

   noun

   • 1. a contemptible or worthless person. informal, derogatory British

   Word Origin mid 19th century: originally denoting a rag wrapped round the foot as a sock or, by extension, the wearer (such as a vagrant).

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   What does Toerag mean in slang?

   • As a slang term for, as the Oxford English Dictionary puts it, “A tramp or vagrant; a despicable or worthless person,” the epithet “toerag” simply refers to a poor person who wraps rags around his or her feet in lieu of socks.

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   What is a Toe Rag?

   • Similar to the Bumbaclot of Jamaica, the affront “Toe rag” boasts a long history, tied with a strip of cloth, that had an unflattering function.

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   Why is a Toerag called a 'rag'?

   • The word 'toerag' is believed to come from a rag used to wash the feet with. This origin makes it a lowly term. Alternatively, it is an obsolete British insult for a piece of cloth worn on the foot under the boot to substitute a sock, especially in winter, and by vagrants.

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   Where did 'Toerag' come from?

   • Unfortunately, the actual origin of “toerag,” which dates back to the 19th century, is considerably less interesting and more depressing.

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   Where did the word 'Toe Rag' come from?

   • The exact origins of the word “toe-rag” are unclear but it is known to have appeared at some point in the 19th century in England. Since that period, the usage of the word has been documented extensively. During the mid-19th century, the word was used in the literal sense to describe a despicable person.

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3. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTOERAG definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   toerag in British English. (ˈtəʊˌræɡ ) noun. British slang. a contemptible or despicable person. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Word origin. C20: originally, a beggar, tramp: from the pieces of rag they wrapped round their feet.

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     toerag. toenail clippings; toepiece; toeplate; toeshoe;...

   • Toeshoe

     A ballet pump with padded toes.... Click for English...

   • Toepiece

     TOEPIECE definition: toecap | Meaning, pronunciation,...

   • Contemptible

     Deserving or worthy of contempt; despicable.... Click for...

4. oneminuteenglish.org › toe-rag-origin-meaningWhat Is the Meaning of "toe rag"? (+Origin) - One Minute English

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   Simply put, “toe-rag” is a derogatory slang term commonly used in the UK (and Australia) used to identify somebody you don’t like. It also refers to an unpleasant, contemptible person you can’t stand or bear. An important thing to note here is that toe-rag is sometimes spelled as “tow-rag.”

5. www.spectator.co.uk › article › origins-of-the-toe-ragOrigins of the toe-rag - The Spectator

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   One of Mr Verdant Green’s pugilistic friends speaks of ‘toeing the scratch for business’ in the wildly popular novel by Cuthbert Bede (Edward Bradley), published in 1854, and it is this...

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6. www.dictionary.com › browse › toeragTOERAG Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Toerag definition: a contemptible or despicable person. See examples of TOERAG used in a sentence.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitiontoerag noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of toerag noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. digitalcultures.net › slang › pop-cultureToe Rag – Meaning, Origin, Usage - DigitalCultures

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   Sep 2, 2022 · What does Toe Rag mean? Toe rag is a popular pejorative slang expression, especially prevalent in the British Isles, used to refer to-, or describe someone as a contemptible, repulsive person.

9. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › toeragtoerag - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Jun 30, 2024 · toerag (plural toerags) A tramp or vagrant. (derogatory, British, Ireland) A worthless or despicable person.