bully

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Translations 1.4 Verb 1.4.1 Synonyms 1.4.2 Translations 1.5 Adjective 1.5.1 Synonyms 1.5.2 Derived terms 1.5.3 Translations 1.6 Interjection 1.6.1 Synonyms 1.6.2 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

From Dutch boel.

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  Rhymes: -ʊli

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bully (countable and uncountable; plural bullies)

1. A person who is cruel to others, especially those who are weaker or have less power.
2. A hired thug.
3. A prostitute’s minder; a pimp.
4. (uncountable) Bully beef.
5. (Sri Lanka, slang) The penis.

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• (hired thug): henchman, thug
• (pimp): pimp, ponce
• (canned beef): bully beef

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[edit] Verb

to bully (third-person singular simple present bullies, present participle bullying, simple past and past participle bullied)

1. (transitive) To intimidate (someone) as a bully.
2. (transitive) To act aggressively towards.

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• (intimidate): browbeat, hector, intimidate

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bully (not comparable)

1. Very good; excellent.

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• (excellent): excellent, marvellous/marvelous, splendid, super, superb, top-notch

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• bully pulpit

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bully

1. Well done!

   She's finally leaving her abusive husband — bully for her!

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• (well done): bravo, well done

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