Ragtag is a term used to describe something that is unkempt or shabby. It is derived from the Middle English word 'ragetag, ' which means 'a collection of rags.' The term is often used to describe a group of people who are disorganized and disorderly, or a situation that is chaotic and disorganized. In modern usage, it can also be used to describe an individual or object that is unkempt or shabby in appearance.