on the rag
The phrase 'on the rag' originated from the 19th-century practice of using cloth pads for menstruation and is now considered offensive.
Definition
B2Colloquial
(vulgar, offensive)Experiencing a menstrual period.
Example
- She mentioned she's on the rag and didn't want to go swimming.
B2Colloquial
(vulgar, offensive)Being irritable or in a bad mood.
Example
- He's acting like he's on the rag today.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "on the rag":