on the rag
on the rag
vulgar slang Menstruating; having one's period. "Rag" refers to a sanitary napkin. A: "Sorry about the way my girlfriend was acting, I think she's on the rag." B: "Dude, that is a pretty ignorant thing to say. Plus, you were being a total jerk, so I don't blame her for getting upset."
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
on the rag
1. Sl. menstruating. (Potentially offensive. Use with caution.) Kim's on the rag and in a bad mood. Sue doesn't go swimming when she's on the rag.
2. Sl. ill-tempered. Bill is on the rag and making trouble for everyone. Wow, Bob, you are on the rag. What's eating you?
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
on the rag
1. mod. menstruating. (Usually objectionable.) Kim’s on the rag and in a bad mood.
2. mod. ill-tempered. (Usually objectionable.) Bill is on the rag and making trouble for everyone.
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McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
on the rag
Vulgar Slang1. Menstruating.
2. Irritable; grouchy.
See also: on, rag
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- soldier rag
- for the long haul
- below the belt
- take the Browns to the Super Bowl
- do a Melba
- blot (one's) copy book
- blot your copybook
- copybook
- Barkis is willin'
- the rag trade