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Word: Bullyrag
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late 18th century: of unknown origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈbʊlɪraɡ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
treat (someone) in a scolding or intimidating way
Short Definition:treat someone in scolding or intimidating way
Examples:- he would bullyrag them around but lick up to his superiors
Variant Forms:
- ballyrag
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