Bullragging

/ˈbʊlˌræɡɪŋ/ verb

Definition

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

Etymology

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

Kelly Says

Bullragging often happened in groups—one person would start the mockery, others would join in, and the social pressure became overwhelming—a dynamic that hasn't changed much in the age of social media.

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