on the rag

English

Etymology

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Prepositional phrase

on the rag

1. (idiomatic, vulgar, slang, euphemistic) Menstruating.

   Harold: How is Sarah? I don't want to jump her while she's on the rag.
   - From the motion picture The Big Chill.

   Synonym: on one's period

2. (idiomatic) In a bad mood.

Anagrams

• groaneth