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ragamuffin

/ˈræɡəmʌfɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does ragamuffin mean?

noun

A ragamuffin is a child who is poorly dressed or looks neglected. It can also refer to a mongrel or a mixed-breed dog.

Example

"The ragamuffin children played in the park, their tattered clothes a testament to their difficult home life."

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