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Topic: Culture

raffle

IPA: /ˈræfəl/

KK: /ˈræfəl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To participate in a type of lottery where people buy tickets for a chance to win a prize.

Example: We decided to raffle off a bicycle to raise money for charity.

noun

Definition: A type of lottery where people buy tickets for a chance to win a prize, and the winner is chosen randomly from those tickets.

Example: The school organized a raffle to raise money for new playground equipment.

transitive verb

Definition: To sell tickets for a chance to win a prize, usually in a drawing.

Example: The school decided to raffle off a new bicycle to raise funds.

ragamuffin

IPA: //ˈræɡəˌmʌfɪn//

KK: /ˈrægəˌmʌfɪn/

noun

Definition: A child who is dressed in old, torn, or dirty clothes, often looking messy or unkempt.

Example: The ragamuffin ran through the streets, laughing and playing with his friends.

ragbag

IPA: /ˈræɡbæɡ/

KK: /ˈræɡbæɡ/

noun

Definition: A bag used to hold old cloths or scraps, often containing a mix of different items.

Example: She kept all her old clothes in a ragbag for recycling.

ragman

IPA: /ˈræɡ.mən/

KK: /ˈræɡmən/

noun

Definition: A person who gathers and sells old cloth or rags, often for recycling or resale.

Example: The ragman came through the neighborhood, looking for old clothes to collect.

raillery

IPA: /ˈreɪləri/

KK: /ˈrɛləri/

noun

Definition: A type of playful teasing or joking that is friendly and not meant to hurt anyone's feelings.

Example: The friends enjoyed a light-hearted raillery during their dinner, making each other laugh with silly jokes.

raj

IPA: /rɑːdʒ/

KK: /rɑdʒ/

noun

Definition: A term used to describe the period of British control over India from 1757 to 1947, or the rule itself during that time.

Example: The raj significantly impacted India's culture and society during its duration.

raja

IPA: /ˈrɑːdʒə/

KK: /ˈrɑːdʒə/

noun

Definition: A title used for a prince or chief in India or Malaysia, often associated with nobility and royalty.

Example: The raja ruled over the kingdom with wisdom and strength.

rajah

IPA: /ˈrɑːdʒə/

KK: /ˈrɑːdʒə/

noun

Definition: A prince or ruler in India or the East Indies.

Example: The rajah welcomed the guests with a grand ceremony.

raki

IPA: /ˈrɑːki/

KK: /rɑːki/

noun

Definition: A type of alcoholic drink from Turkey and the Balkans, made from grapes or plums and flavored with anise.

Example: Many people enjoy drinking raki with their meals in Turkey.

rakish

IPA: /ˈreɪkɪʃ/

KK: /ˈreɪkɪʃ/

adjective

Definition: Having a stylish and confident appearance, often in a way that suggests a carefree or adventurous attitude.

Example: He walked into the room with a rakish charm that caught everyone's attention.

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