Meanings
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1
verb
to intimidate or dominate someone by bullying
The foreman tried to bullyrag the crew into working without proper safety gear.
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2
verb
to vex, harass, or badger someone with persistent teasing or abuse
The older boys bullyragged him until the teacher intervened.
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Etymology
An American verb recorded from around 1790; its origin is unknown. The variant ballyrag is also attested.