Question 1

What does "rag off" mean?

Accepted Answer

To remove or clean something by wiping with a rag or cloth.

Question 2

How do you use "rag off" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

After applying the wood stain, she ragged off the excess to leave a smooth, even finish.

Question 3

Is "rag off" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"rag off" is informal — used mainly in casual conversation. Rare and not well-established as a standard phrasal verb. The cleaning sense (to wipe with a rag) is used in craft, painting, and woodworking contexts. The sense of telling someone off or criticizing is even rarer, and may be a regional or idiosyncratic use. Not widely found in corpora. Learners should prefer 'wipe off' for cleaning and 'rag on' for teasing.

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