Draggled

/ˈdræɡəld/ adjective

Definition

Wet, muddy, or untidy from being dragged through dirt or water; looking shabby and worn.

Etymology

From the verb 'draggle,' which comes from Middle English and combines 'drag' with the frequentist suffix '-le,' meaning to trail or drag repeatedly. The '-ed' ending makes it an adjective describing the state of being draggled.

Kelly Says

This word perfectly captures the look of clothes after a muddy adventure—it's why 'draggle-tail' became a historical insult for slovenly women. Language often preserves old judgments about appearance and gender in unexpected places.

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