on the rag

English

Etymology

From rag as a vulgar term for a menstrual pad.

Pronunciation
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Prepositional phrase

on the rag

  1. (idiomatic, vulgar, slang, sometimes euphemistic) Menstruating.
    Synonym: on one's period
    • 1983, The Big Chill:
      Harold: How is Sarah? I don't want to jump her while she's on the rag.
  2. (idiomatic, by extension) In a bad mood.

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