by Uneliasmarsu March 14, 2016
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
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 a typical raggie, wheres dirty, greezy clothes, outdated clothes that often have old NASCAR superstars on them.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 06, 2005
a raggy is white trash that walks the streets of torrington or winsted, CT wearing clothes 5 times too big (or small depending on if the raggy is guy or girl). they usually are around the ages of 12-18 and are beginning to overpopulate the streets
by jnhsnhslkfhb May 29, 2007