bark out at

bark (something) out at (someone)

To yell at or speak severely to another person. The science teacher barked a scolding out at us for not doing our homework.See also: bark, out

bark at

1. Literally, of a dog, to make a barking noise at something. The dog is barking at something outside—can you please calm him down?2. To yell at or speak severely to another person. The science teacher barked at us for not doing our homework.See also: bark

bark something out at someone

 and bark something at someone; bark something to someone; bark something out (to someone)Fig. to say something harshly to someone. The sergeant barked the orders out at the recruits. He barked an order at his staff. The teacher barked a reprimand out to the class. He barked out the order clearly and loudly.See also: bark, out