rank out

rank out

slang To criticize, demean, or complain about someone or something in a petty or naggingly critical manner. The boss ranks out anyone who disagrees with her in front of the entire office. My parents ranked me out a bit for what had happened, but I was expecting it to be much worse.

See also: out, rank

rank someone

verb

See rank someone out

See also: rank, someone

rank someone (out)

tv. to annoy or chastise someone. (see also rank.) He really ranks me out. What a pest!

See also: out, rank, someone