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bullyrag

Pronunciation: /ˈbʊlɪraɡ/
(also ballyrag)
Definition of bullyrag

verb (bullyrags, bullyragging, bullyragged)

[with object] North American informal
  • treat (someone) in a scolding or intimidating way:he would bullyrag them around but lick up to his superiors

Origin:

late 18th century: of unknown origin

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Definition of bullyrag in the US English dictionary
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