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radge

adj · noun · verb · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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  • /ɹæd͡ʒ/
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  • rhymes with -ædʒ

1

adj

Meaning 1

Violent or crazy.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Cumbria, Geordie, Scotland, Yorkshire

Examples

  • That fight last night was radge

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

amazing or stupendous.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Geordie

Examples

  • Them burgers in the Brandling Villa are pure radge

Meaning relationships

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A fit of rage.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Geordie, Scotland, Yorkshire

Examples

  • He hoyed a propa radge when a telt him.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

noun

Meaning 4

An angry or violent person.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Geordie, Scotland, derogatory

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5

noun

Meaning 5

Alternative form of rodge (“grey duck”).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK, alt-of, alternative, dialectal

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6

verb

Meaning 6

To throw a fit of rage.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Geordie

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History

Etymology

Dialectal variant of rage.