1 . A term that is used, almost exclusively by residents of Northwestern Connecticut, in a derogatory fashion. 2. A name once given to the workers of charcoal pits on Mt. Riga, located in Salisbury,CT, to label those who were of a poor working class ( mostly Dutch immigrants ). The ash and soot from the charcoal burning pits would force these workers to tie handkerchiefs or "rags" to their faces in order to filter the acrid air. The term "raggies" refers to their use of these rags.
by purple octopus October 16, 2009
The term raggies originated during the time when the Northwest Corner of Connecticut was known for the iron industry, particularly the town of Salisbury and Mount Riga. It was a term used for the iron workers and the charcoal makers. Contrary to some definitions it has nothing to do with Torrington or Winsted. This term is also used for people that have a long ancestory in the town of Salisbury.
by Dr Kevin January 18, 2012
A derogatory word used in northern Litchfield County, Ct. It derives from Mt. Riga, a mountain that was populated with poor hillbillies, mostly of Dutch descent. The term started in the Salisbury/ Canaan area and moved to Winsted and Torrington. It now refers to those of lower incomes.
by stedlaw May 29, 2009
A derogatory term used to classify people who are poor or dress poorly. Also can be used to call someone who acts like a low life. The term probably originated from poor people wearing rags.
The term seems to be used solely by New Englanders.
The term seems to be used solely by New Englanders.
by J October 15, 2006
Raggie: A slumish person, who spends their time doing monotonus activties, that seem to have no purpose. a typical raggie, wheres dirty, greezy clothes, outdated clothes that often have old NASCAR superstars on them. Raggies often have cars that are more expensive then their houses. or a car that is worthless. raggies donttake baths, they smell like beef.
by SteveMiller April 6, 2005
raggies is a multuple of raggie that live in the area of winsted ct. cominly know as toothless wonderes and black wantabes with 98.9 of the population of raggies cornic drug users who smoke so much crack they can no longer see stright, and drink more then a fish so they have a continuos buzz. you can find these raggies in the area of the coffee corner and comberland farms
by bob strong August 16, 2011