Scragging: meaning, definitions and examples
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scragging
[ ˈskræɡɪŋ ]
colloquial usage
Scragging is a slang term primarily used in British English, referring to the act of punishing or bullying someone by means of physical restraint or attack. It can also denote a situation where someone is unfairly treated or taken advantage of, often in a social or competitive context. The term is associated with rough behavior and can imply a level of cruelty.
Synonyms
bullying, harassment, teasing.
Examples of usage
- The schoolyard scragging left him feeling isolated.
- She was tired of the scragging from her teammates during practice.
- The scragging of the new student was condemned by the teacher.
- Local gangs were known for scragging anyone who dared to enter their territory.
Translations
Translations of the word "scragging" in other languages:
🇵🇹 estrangulamento
🇮🇳 स्ट्रैगिंग
🇩🇪 Erstickung
🇮🇩 pembunuhan
🇺🇦 задушення
🇵🇱 uduszenie
🇯🇵 絞め殺し
🇫🇷 étranglement
🇪🇸 estrangulación
🇹🇷 boğma
🇰🇷 질식
🇸🇦 اختناق
🇨🇿 uškrcení
🇸🇰 uškrcenie
🇨🇳 窒息
🇸🇮 zadušitev
🇮🇸 köfnun
🇰🇿 жүгену
🇬🇪 ჩახშობა
🇦🇿 boğulma
🇲🇽 estrangulación
Etymology
The term 'scragging' likely originates from the British dialect and has its roots in the verb 'scrag', which means to catch or to seize. The usage of the term evolved through the 19th century, with its connotations expanding to include physical confrontation and bullying behaviors. 'Scrag' itself has connections to the word 'scraggy', which describes something that is thin or loosely attached, further influencing its meanings related to the treatment of individuals. Over time, 'scragging' has been appropriated into various social scenarios, often highlighting issues of power dynamics and the impact of aggressive behaviors in groups. The slang form has seen fluctuating popularity and is often used in informal discussions around bullying and social conflicts.