bullyrag

American  

[bool-ee-rag] / ˈbʊl iˌræg /

verb (used with object)

bullyragged, bullyragging

1. to bully; harass.

   to bullyrag fraternity plebs.

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bullyrag British  

/ ˈbʊlɪˌræɡ /

verb

1. Also: ballyrag.  (tr) to bully, esp by means of cruel practical jokes

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Other Word Forms

• bullyragger noun

Etymology

Origin of bullyrag

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

Example Sentences

Another leading citizen d'gs into the commodore's naval record, finds it a sorry mess, and tries to bullyrag the old boy out of town.

From Time Magazine Archive

And if you can’t lift it, then leave it for another trip, and bullyrag those skinflints at H. M. & Co.’s to send a man down to help you.

From Gold by White, Stewart Edward

Then you hector and bullyrag us on the stairs," said Stalky, "about matters that are your business entirely.

From Stalky & Co. by Kipling, Rudyard

I tried to bullyrag him into keeping on, but it was no go.

From Ridgway of Montana (Story of To-Day, in Which the Hero Is Also the Villain) by Raine, William MacLeod

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

From What's-His-Name by Fisher, Harrison