ragged on

Made fun of

Ragged on is the past tense of rag on, meaning to tease, mock, or criticize someone persistently: They ragged on him for wearing the same shirt two days in a row.

The teasing is usually good-natured ribbing among friends, though it can shade into genuine criticism or bullying depending on context.

Related

ridicule · called out · belittle · put down · chastise · banter · rivalry · deride · jesting · scorn · rib · sarcasm · humiliation · annoyance · jeer · roast · embarrassment · got under skin

Opposites
verbal treatment

ragged onpraised

Expressed approval of

complimented · lauded · extolled · commended · applauded

social intention

ragged ondefended

Shielded from harm

supported · championed · backed up · encouraged · uplifted

Family

rag, ragged, rags, ragging, raggy

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Profile
Known to kids · Timeless · Abstract · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG