Definition of Bully

1. Adjective. Very good. "You look simply smashing"

Exact synonyms: Bang-up, Corking, Cracking, Dandy, Great, Groovy, Keen, Neat, Nifty, Not Bad, Peachy, Slap-up, Smashing, Swell
Language type: Colloquialism
Similar to: Good

2. Verb. Be bossy towards. "They want to bully the prisoners "; "Her big brother always bullied her when she was young"
Exact synonyms: Ballyrag, Boss Around, Browbeat, Bullyrag, Hector, Push Around, Strong-arm
Generic synonyms: Intimidate
Specialized synonyms: Domineer, Tyrannise, Tyrannize

3. Noun. A cruel and brutal fellow.
Exact synonyms: Hooligan, Roughneck, Rowdy, Ruffian, Tough, Yob, Yobbo, Yobo
Generic synonyms: Aggressor, Assailant, Assaulter, Attacker
Specialized synonyms: Bullyboy, Muscle, Muscleman, Skinhead, Plug-ugly, Tough Guy
Derivative terms: Ruffianly

4. Verb. Discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate. "They want to bully the prisoners "
Exact synonyms: Browbeat, Swagger
Generic synonyms: Blarney, Cajole, Coax, Inveigle, Palaver, Sweet-talk, Wheedle

5. Noun. A hired thug.
Generic synonyms: Goon, Hood, Hoodlum, Punk, Strong-armer, Thug, Tough, Toughie

Definition of Bully

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

2. a. Jovial and blustering; dashing.

3. v. t. To intimidate with threats and by an overbearing, swaggering demeanor; to act the part of a bully toward.

4. v. i. To act as a bully.

5. n. Pickled or canned beef.

Definition of Bully

1. Noun. A person who is cruel to others, especially those who are weaker or have less power. ¹

2. Noun. A hired thug. ¹

3. Noun. A prostitute’s minder; a pimp. ¹

4. Noun. Bully beef. ¹

5. Noun. (context: Sri Lanka slang) The penis. ¹

6. Verb. (transitive) To intimidate (someone) as a bully. ¹

7. Verb. (transitive) To act aggressively towards. ¹

8. Adjective. Very good; excellent. ¹

9. Interjection. (often followed by (term for)) Well done! ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Bully

1. wonderful [adj -LIER, -LIEST] / to treat abusively [v -LIED, -LYING, -LIES] - See also: wonderful

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bully

bullshot
bullshots
bullsnake
bullsnakes
bullterrier
bullterriers
bullvalene
bullvalenes
bullweed
bullweeds
bullwhip
bullwhipped
bullwhipping
bullwhips
bullwort
bully-boy
bully beef
bully boy
bully boys
bully off
bully pulpit
bully pulpits
bully tree
bully trees
bullyable
bullyboy
bullyboys
bullycide
bullycides

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