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Definition of Ballyrag
1. Verb. Be bossy towards. "They want to ballyrag the prisoners "; "Her big brother always bullied her when she was young"
Generic synonyms: Intimidate
Specialized synonyms: Domineer, Tyrannise, Tyrannize
Definition of Ballyrag
1. to bullyrag [v -RAGGED, -RAGGING, -RAGS] - See also: bullyrag
Lexicographical Neighbors of Ballyrag
Literary usage of Ballyrag
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Dictionary of Slang, Jargon & Cant: Embracing English, American, and Anglo by Albert Barrère, Charles Godfrey Leland (1889)
"To ballyrag a man's rooms is to turn them upside down, to make "hay" of them.
... None of your flaring up, and ballyrag- ging the people about. ..."
2. A Guide to Modern English History by William Johnson Cory (1882)
"... of ways and means : ' I am happy to inform the House that this year we save
three hundred pounds by the death of a Protestant in the parish of ballyrag, ..."
3. American Kennel Register: A Monthly Record (1885)
"Very high com. and reserve, G. Stapleton (ballyrag). Very high com. ... (ballyrag);
3d, WA Smyth (Sally ID. SMOOTH HAIRED TERRIERS—EXCEPT BLACK AMD TAN: 1st ..."
4. The Living Age by Making of America Project, Eliakim Littell, Robert S. Littell (1868)
"But I did not come here to ballyrag like an old woman. I got your letter only on
Monday, and know nothing of what has occurred. Is Miss Effingham to be—your ..."
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