Question 1

What does "bawl off" mean?

Accepted Answer

To reprimand or scold someone very loudly. (Dialectal/rare variant of 'bawl out')

Question 2

How do you use "bawl off" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

The foreman bawled him off in front of the whole crew for arriving late again.

Question 3

Is "bawl off" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"bawl off" is informal — used mainly in casual conversation. Extremely rare. Largely a dialectal or archaic variant of 'bawl out.' Learners should prefer 'bawl out,' which is widely understood. Use of 'bawl off' may not be recognized by all native speakers.

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