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.

Anagrams

• groaneth