tr.v., -ragged also -ragged, -rag·ging -rag·ging, -rags -rags.
To mistreat or intimidate by bullying.
[From dialectal ballarag.]
bullyrag
Dictionary:
bul·ly·rag (bʊl'ē-răg')  also bal·ly·rag
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tr.v., -ragged also -ragged, -rag·ging -rag·ging, -rags -rags.
| Thesaurus: bullyrag |
verb
- To torment with persistent insult or ridicule: badger, bait, heckle, hector, hound, taunt. Informal needle, ride. Idioms: wave the red flag in front of the bull. See treat well/treat badly/treat.
- To domineer or drive into compliance by the use of as threats or force, for example: bludgeon, browbeat, bulldoze, bully, cow, hector, intimidate, menace, threaten. Informal strong-arm. See over/under.
| Obscure Words: bullyrag |
| WordNet: bullyrag |
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The verb has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
be bossy towards
Synonyms: strong-arm, bully, browbeat, ballyrag, boss around, hector, push around
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