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

Other Words From

• bully·ragger noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of bullyrag¹

First recorded in 1780–90; earlier ballarag, of obscure origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of bullyrag¹

C18: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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