bully

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1530, from Dutch boel (lover, brother), from Middle Dutch boel, boele (brother, lover), from Proto-Germanic *bō-lan- (compare Middle Low German bōle (brother), Middle High German buole (brother, close relative, close relation), German Buhle (lover)), diminutive of expressive *bō- (“brother, father”). More at boy.

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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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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.
    • 2011 January 15, Sam Sheringham, “Chelsea 2 -03 Blackburn Rovers”, BBC:
      The Potters know their strengths and played to them perfectly here, out-muscling Bolton in midfield and bullying the visitors' back-line at every opportunity.

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bully (not comparable)

  1. Very good; excellent.

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bully

  1. (often followed by for) Well done!
    She's finally leaving her abusive husband — bully for her!

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