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Ragdoll

noun · verb · 7 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Alternative letter-case form of ragdoll (“a breed of cat”).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A modern American breed of domestic cat with a longhair colourpoint coat that relaxes completely when picked up.

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A model consisting of a set of connected rigid bodies that can collapse in a loose, natural manner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computer-graphics, computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences, video-games

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noun

Meaning 4

Alternative form of rag doll (“doll made from cloth”).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative

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5

verb

Meaning 5

To be flung about so that the limbs move loosely.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, skateboarding, skiing, snowboarding, sports, video-games

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verb

Meaning 6

To move, roll, fall, etc., so that the limbs move loosely.

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Usage: intransitive

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7

verb

Meaning 7

To fling about so that the limbs move loosely.

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Usage: transitive

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History

Etymology

From rag doll.

Across languages

Translations

12 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 布偶貓 /布偶猫 (Bù'ǒumāo) — cat breed
  • Esperanto: ragdola kato — cat breed
  • French: ragdoll — cat breed
  • Italian: gatto Ragdoll — cat breed
  • Japanese: ラグドール (Ragudōru) — cat breed
  • Korean: 랙돌 (raekdol) — cat breed
  • Polish: ragdoll — cat breed
  • Russian: рэгдо́лл (rɛgdóll) — cat breed
  • Polish: rzucać się bezwładnie — to fling about, so that the limbs move loosely
  • Polish: rzucić się bezwładnie — to fling about, so that the limbs move loosely
  • Spanish: samaquear — to fling about, so that the limbs move loosely
  • Spanish: jamaquear — to fling about, so that the limbs move loosely