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bullyrag

[ bool-ee-rag ]

verb (used with object)

, bul·ly·ragged, bul·ly·rag·ging.
  1. to bully; harass:

    to bullyrag fraternity plebs.



bullyrag

/ ˈbʊlɪˌræɡ /

verb

  1. tr to bully, esp by means of cruel practical jokes Alsoballyrag
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Other Words From

  • bully·ragger noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of bullyrag1

First recorded in 1780–90; earlier ballarag, of obscure origin
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Word History and Origins

Origin of bullyrag1

C18: of unknown origin
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Example Sentences

Dared you break the crust and bullyrag 'em—hot, fierce and angry, what wide beaks buzz plain Saxon as ever spoke Witenagemot!

On Sunday he allowed Mrs. Davis to bullyrag him into a tentative engagement.

I've seen him bullyrag a poor devil in the box until he caused him to say just what he wanted.

He was a born boss, and loved to command, and to jaw and dispute with inferiors and harry them and bullyrag them.

Bullyrag, to abuse or scold vehemently; to swindle one out of money by intimidation and sheer abuse.

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