Rag - Definition and Overview

• A rag is a piece of old cloth used to clean or wipe things.
• Rags are old, torn and possibly dirty clothes. (See rag doll and also Rags to riches.)
• The word rag is slang for a newspaper or magazine that targets an uneducated audience. It is typically used for gossip magazines or tabloids.
• A rag is a piece of ragtime music (e.g. "Maple Leaf Rag").