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Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

bully

Pronunciation:/ˈbʊli/

noun

Definitions

  1. A person who is intentionally, physically, or emotionally cruel to others; especially to those who are weaker or have less power or privilege.

    Example: A playground bully pushed a girl off the swing.

  2. A noisy, blustering fellow, more insolent than courageous; one who is threatening and quarrelsome; an insolent, tyrannical fellow.

  3. A hired thug.

    Synonyms:henchmanthug
  4. A sex worker’s minder.

    Synonyms:pimp

verb

Definitions

  1. To intimidate (someone) as a bully.

    Example: You shouldn't bully people for being gay.

  2. To act aggressively towards.

    Synonyms:push aroundride roughshod over

adjective

Definitions

  1. Very good.

    Example: a bully horse

    Synonyms:excellent
  2. Jovial and blustering.

    Synonyms:dashing

interjection

Definitions

  1. (often followed by for) Well done!

    Example: Bully, she's finally asked for that promotion!