rag on
To keep making fun of someone or criticizing them, often again and again.
Meanings
To tease or poke fun at someone repeatedly, often in a friendly but annoying way.
"His teammates kept ragging on him about the penalty miss, but it was all in good fun."
To criticize or complain about someone persistently and in an unwelcome way.
"She's always ragging on me about being late — even when I'm only five minutes behind."
Primarily American English slang. Can range from affectionate teasing between friends to persistent, unwelcome criticism. Context determines whether it is playful or unkind. Usually followed by 'on someone': 'stop ragging on me.' Common among younger speakers and in informal conversation.
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