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":

in ragsred rag