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- [boo l-ee-rag]
- /ˈbʊl iˌræg/
- /ˈbʊ.lɪ.ræɡ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [boo l-ee-rag]
- /ˈbʊl iˌræg/
Definitions of bullyrag word
- verb bullyrag to bully, esp by means of cruel practical jokes 3
- verb transitive bullyrag to bully, intimidate, or browbeat 3
- verb with object bullyrag to bully; harass: to bullyrag fraternity plebs. 1
- verb bullyrag (Transitive Verb) To harass, badger, taunt, or abuse verbally. 0
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Origin of bullyrag
First appearance:
before 1780 One of the 45% newest English words
First recorded in 1780-90; earlier ballarag, of obscure origin
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Parts of speech for Bullyrag
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bullyrag popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
bullyrag usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bullyrag
verb bullyrag
- annoy — If someone or something annoys you, it makes you fairly angry and impatient.
- hound — Nautical. either of a pair of fore-and-aft members at the lower end of the head of a mast, for supporting the trestletrees, that support an upper mast at its heel. Compare cheek (def 12).
- bait — Bait is food which you put on a hook or in a trap in order to catch fish or animals.
- bully — A bully is someone who uses their strength or power to hurt or frighten other people.
- tease — to irritate or provoke with persistent petty distractions, trifling raillery, or other annoyance, often in sport.
Antonyms for bullyrag
verb bullyrag
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- assist — If you assist someone, you help them to do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
- please — (used as a polite addition to requests, commands, etc.) if you would be so obliging; kindly: Please come here. Will you please turn the radio off?
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