Toe rag

Toe rag

British insult meaning worthless person, petty criminal.

Etymology & History

British worthless person. From toe rag (cloth wrapping). British insult from Victorian poverty. Working-class British abuse. Reflects British poverty-based insults.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Victorian
Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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