Ballyrag
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Ballyrag is a verb meaning (transitive) To harass, badger, taunt, or abuse verbally.
Meaning
(transitive) To harass, badger, taunt, or abuse verbally.
Example Sentences
. . . the Duchess of Belmont, that ballyrags every one round her, like a tipsy old soldier.
"I remember you as a boy, Samuel," said Mrs. Hignett, "lamentably lacking in consideration for others and concentrated only on your selfish pleasures. . . ." "Don't ballyrag the poor man," said Jane Hubbard.
Word Forms
- ballyrags
- ballyragging
- ballyragged
Synonyms for ballyrag
Depending on context, synonyms include bully, hector, bullyrag, browbeat, strong-arm.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bullyrag, browbeat, hector, bully, strong-arm, bullirag.
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