Bullragging

/ˈbʊlˌræɡɪŋ/ verb

The act of persistently teasing, intimidating, or harassing someone; bullying behavior.

From 'bullrag' (to bully or torment) + the gerund suffix '-ing'. This informal American English term became common in the 1800s to describe systematic intimidation.

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