bullyrag

UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈbʊlɪˌræɡ/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(bŏŏl′ē rag′)


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
bul•ly•rag  (bŏŏl′ē rag′),USA pronunciation v.t., -ragged, -rag•ging. 
  1. to bully;
    harass:to bullyrag fraternity plebs.
Also, ballyrag. 
  • earlier ballarag, of obscure origin, originally 1780–90
bul′ly•rag′ger, n. 

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
bullyrag /ˈbʊlɪˌræɡ/ vb ( -rags, -ragging, -ragged)
  1. (transitive) to bully, esp by means of cruel practical jokesAlso: ballyrag
Etymology: 18th Century: of unknown origin
'bullyrag' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
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