How to Pronounce "ragging"
word
ˈɹæɡ
RAG-ing
ɹˈæɡɪŋ
RAG-ing
Definition
Ragging means playing rough jokes on someone, often by teasing or making fun of them. In some countries, it refers specifically to hazing or bullying new students at universities.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹæɡ
British English
ɹˈæɡɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAG-ing
UK
RAG-ing
Listen in Context
The seniors were ragging the new students at university.
Some people think ragging is just harmless fun.
The school has strict rules against ragging.
He laughed it off, but the constant ragging really bothered him.