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单词 red rag
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Definition of red rag in English:

red rag

noun rɛd ˈraɡ
  • 1Slang. The tongue.

  • 2A piece of red cloth used to provoke an animal, especially a fowl or bull; (now chiefly figurative) a source of provocation or annoyance; something which excites violent indignation. Frequently in similative use, especially in "like a red rag to a bull".

  • 3Naut. slang. Also with capital initials. = "Red Ensign". Compare "red duster". Now historical.

  • 4Depreciative. = "red flag".

Origin

Early 17th century. From red+ rag.

Definition of red rag in US English:

red rag

nounrɛd ˈraɡ
  • 1Slang. The tongue.

  • 2A piece of red cloth used to provoke an animal, especially a fowl or bull; (now chiefly figurative) a source of provocation or annoyance; something which excites violent indignation. Frequently in similative use, especially in "like a red rag to a bull".

  • 3Naut. slang. Also with capital initials. = "Red Ensign". Compare "red duster". Now historical.

  • 4Depreciative. = "red flag".

Origin

Early 17th century. From red + rag.

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