bully

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈbʊli/
Noun
13 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • A playground bully pushed a girl off the swing.
2 Definition

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

3 Definition

A hired thug.

Synonyms
henchman thug
4 Definition

A sex worker’s minder.

Synonyms
pimp
5 Definition

Bully beef.

6 Definition

A brisk, dashing fellow.

7 Definition

The small scrum in the Eton College field game.

8 Definition

Various small freshwater or brackishwater fish of the family Eleotridae; sleeper goby.

9 Definition

An (eldest) brother; a fellow workman; comrade

10 Definition

A companion; mate (male or female).

11 Definition

A darling, sweetheart (male or female).

12 Definition

A standoff between two players from the opposing teams, who repeatedly hit each other's hockey sticks and then attempt to acquire the ball, as a method of resuming the game in certain circumstances.

13 Definition

A miner's hammer.

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To intimidate (someone) as a bully.

Example Sentences
  • You shouldn't bully people for being gay.
2 Definition

To act aggressively towards.

Synonyms
push around ride roughshod over
Adjective
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

Very good.

Synonyms
excellent
Example Sentences
  • a bully horse
2 Definition

Jovial and blustering.

Synonyms
dashing
Interjection
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

(often followed by for) Well done!

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