Bullyragging

/ˈbʌliˌræɡɪŋ/ noun

Definition

The act or practice of persistently bullying, harassing, or intimidating someone; ongoing mean-spirited treatment.

Etymology

Present participle of 'bullyrag,' formed with the '-ing' suffix (Old English 'ung,' eventually '-ing'). Can function as a noun or adjective depending on context.

Kelly Says

The '-ing' form of 'bullyrag' is particularly useful because it suggests the bullying is continuous or habitual—'bullyragging' is something you do repeatedly, not a one-time event. This grammatical choice reveals psychology: we recognize that this kind of aggression is almost always a pattern, not an isolated incident.

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