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In some senses, toerag is marked as derogatory, British. Watch for register when choosing this word.
toerag
/ˈtəʊɹæɡ/
noun 3
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1ADJ.
arrogant, cutting, filthy
Definitions
noun
1
A tramp or vagrant.
2
A worthless or despicable person.
"I know James Potter's an arrogant toerag," she said, cutting across Snape.
“I’m not racist; I don’t mind people coming in if they respect Irish people. But the likes of the toerags coming into this country – they’re not vetted and are causing havoc.”
3
Alternative form of toe-rag (“cloth worn wrapped around the foot instead of a sock”).
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"I know James Potter's an arrogant toerag," she said, cutting across Snape.
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“I’m not racist; I don’t mind people coming in if they respect Irish people. But the likes of the toerags coming into this country – they’re not vetted and are causing havoc.”
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Tom is a filthy piece of toerag.
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Tom's a filthy piece of toerag.
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Mary called Tom a filthy piece of toerag.
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