Rag on

verb

To constantly criticize or complain about something or someone.

She always rags on her brother for being lazy.
Visual representation of "rag on" - To constantly criticize or complain about something or someone

Often appears as...

  • rags on someone
  • rags on something

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

verb

To constantly criticize or complain about something or someone.

She always rags on her brother for being lazy.
Visual representation of "rag on" - To constantly criticize or complain about something or someone

Often appears as...

  • rags on someone
  • rags on something

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "rag on"
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Always Negative

The phrase is used to express consistent negative comments and is never used in a positive context.

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He can't stop ragging on the new policy.
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Colloquial Slang

It's informal slang. Not suitable for formal writing or professional contexts.

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I wish you wouldn't rag on me in front of our friends.
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Emotional Impact

Using 'rag on' can sound harsh and may hurt someone's feelings.

Illustration for Emotional Impact
It's not fair to keep ragging on her for a past mistake.
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Always Negative

The phrase is used to express consistent negative comments and is never used in a positive context.

Illustration for Always Negative
He can't stop ragging on the new policy.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Colloquial Slang

It's informal slang. Not suitable for formal writing or professional contexts.

Illustration for Colloquial Slang
I wish you wouldn't rag on me in front of our friends.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional Impact

Using 'rag on' can sound harsh and may hurt someone's feelings.

Illustration for Emotional Impact
It's not fair to keep ragging on her for a past mistake.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Always Negative

The phrase is used to express consistent negative comments and is never used in a positive context.

Illustration for Always Negative
He can't stop ragging on the new policy.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Colloquial Slang

It's informal slang. Not suitable for formal writing or professional contexts.

Illustration for Colloquial Slang
I wish you wouldn't rag on me in front of our friends.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional Impact

Using 'rag on' can sound harsh and may hurt someone's feelings.

Illustration for Emotional Impact
It's not fair to keep ragging on her for a past mistake.
Visual representation of the word "Rag on"

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