bullyrag
verb (bullyrags, bullyragging, bullyragged)
[with object] informal
treat (someone) in a scolding or intimidating way: he would bullyrag his staff around but then kiss up to his superiors
Origin:
late 18th century: of unknown origin
Maciek Lempicki
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Mark was the 'perfect' middle manager. He didn't actually do any productive work, but by following every direction from his superiors and
bullyragging his own staff, his division was successful. Of course, there was a lot of turnover.
[
US equivalent might be just part of bullyrag.]
[[rag on someone and rake on someone
Sl. to bother someone; to irritate someone; to criticize and humiliate someone. I wish you would stop ragging on me. I don't know why you are so annoyed at me. Stop raking on me! - McGraw-Hill]]
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