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Meaning of ballyrag | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To harass, badger, taunt, or abuse verbally.

transitive

Examples

“. . . 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.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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