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(archaic) The lean end of a neck of mutton; the scrag end.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

(archaic) The lean end of a neck of mutton; the scrag end.

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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK

(archaic) A thin or scrawny person or animal.

Origin: Perhaps related to (a lean person), dialectal (old and torn thing), (hull, carcass); perhaps related to shrink. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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#3·Apr 27, 2026UK

(archaic) The neck, especially of a sheep.

For parents

"scrag" means: The neck, especially of a sheep.. This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.

For ESL learners

"scrag" means: The neck, especially of a sheep.. Register: neutral, standard English, usable in most everyday contexts. Note the regional or dialect label (archaic) — usage may sound odd outside that variety. A common non-native mistake is to use the word in the wrong register, or to assume one fixed meaning when it is actually polysemous; always check the surrounding register and the audience before producing it yourself. In formal writing, prefer a neutral synonym or a short descriptive phrase, and use this word only when you have heard or read it being used naturally in a comparable context.

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