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ramassis

motley collection

noun rah-mah-SEE Rare
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Usage Note

Ramassis is a pejorative collective noun for a disorganised, worthless assortment of people or things — often used with de: un ramassis d'idiots (a bunch of idiots). It is invariable in spelling (the final 's' is always present). The word is informal and always carries a contemptuous tone.

Examples

"C'est un ramassis de vieilles affaires inutiles."

Natural Translation

It's a motley collection of useless old stuff.

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