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bal·lyrag
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Princeton's WordNet
strong-arm, bully, browbeat, bullyrag, ballyrag, boss around, hector, push aroundverb
be bossy towards
"Her big brother always bullied her when she was young"
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ballyrag
Ballyrag is a term of Irish origin, primarily used in the dialect of English spoken in Ireland, which means to scold, criticize, berate, or rebuke someone harshly, usually in a loud and bullying manner. It can also refer to a situation where someone is heckled or harassed.
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Usage in printed sourcesFrom:
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of ballyrag in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of ballyrag in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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