bullyragging

bullyragging
v. assault with abusive language; to badger; be bossy towards

English contemporary dictionary. 2014.

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  • bullyrag — bullyragger, n. /bool ee rag /, v.t., bullyragged, bullyragging. to bully; harass: to bullyrag fraternity plebs. Also, ballyrag. [1780 90; earlier ballarag, of obscure orig.] * * * …   Universalium

  • bullyrag — (also ballyrag) verb (bullyrags, bullyragging, bullyragged) N. Amer. informal treat in a scolding or intimidating way. Origin C18: of unknown origin …   English new terms dictionary

  • bullyrag — /ˈbʊliræg/ (say booleerag) verb (t) (bullyragged, bullyragging) to bully; badger; abuse; tease. Also, ballyrag …  

  • bullyrag — [“buliraeg] tv. & in. to harass someone. □ Don’t bullyrag me just because you’re upset. □ Pete is bullyragging again …   Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions

  • bullyrag — [bool′ērag΄] vt. bullyragged, bullyragging [see BULLY1, vt. & RAG2, vt.] [Informal or Dial.] to bully, intimidate, or browbeat …   English World dictionary

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