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ballyrag

American

[bal-ee-rag] / ˈbæl iˌræg /

verb (used with object)

ballyragged, ballyragging

bullyrag.

ballyrag British

/ ˈbælɪˌræɡ /

verb

a variant of bullyrag

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Only don't think I want to ballyrag about the money.

From Ralph the Heir by Trollope, Anthony

I hope this will be a lesson to you, Doyle, and will teach you not to ballyrag your customers in future.

From General John Regan by Birmingham, George A.

I'd advise you to get a double ditch about your nose," replied Thady, "before you begin to say anything disrespectful aginst my father.—Don't think to ballyrag over me.

From The Poor Scholar Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three by Carleton, William

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