noun🔗ShareA person who is intentionally, physically, or emotionally cruel to others; especially to those who are weaker or have less power or privilege."A playground bully pushed a girl off the swing."characterpersonattitudehumansocietymoralinhumanactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA noisy, blustering fellow, more insolent than courageous; one who is threatening and quarrelsome; an insolent, tyrannical fellow."The bully in the neighborhood often picked fights with other children. "characterpersonattitudehumannegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA hired thug."The company hired a bully to intimidate workers who were demanding better pay. "personjoborganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA sex worker’s minder."The bully watched over the young sex worker, ensuring she obeyed the rules of the establishment. "sexjobpersonworksocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBully beef."During the camping trip, we mostly ate bully because it was easy to pack and wouldn't spoil. "foodmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA brisk, dashing fellow."Mr. Henderson, a brisk bully in the advertising world, always sealed the deal with a firm handshake and a winning smile. "personcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe small scrum in the Eton College field game."The rugby bully scrummed hard, pushing the other team back. "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVarious small freshwater or brackishwater fish of the family Eleotridae; sleeper goby."The aquarium hobbyist carefully studied the bully swimming amongst the rocks, noting its unique markings and behavior. "fishChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn (eldest) brother; a fellow workman; comrade"My bully helped me carry the heavy boxes to the truck. "familypersonjobworkcharactergroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA companion; mate (male or female)."Working alongside his bully, the experienced miner felt confident facing the dangers underground. "personhumanfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA darling, sweetheart (male or female)."My younger brother, though small, was a real bully in the family, always the favorite. "personcharacterwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA 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."The hockey players engaged in a bully, repeatedly clashing sticks before vying for the puck. "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA miner's hammer."The experienced coal miner preferred his trusty bully for splitting stubborn rocks in the narrow seams. "technicalutensiljobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo intimidate (someone) as a bully."The older brother frequently bullied his younger sister at school. "characteractionattitudehumansocietymoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo act aggressively towards."The older brother often bullied his younger sibling at school. "actioncharactersocietyhumanmoralattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareJovial and blustering."The bully teacher's booming voice filled the classroom, making the students nervous, even though he was just trying to get them excited about the lesson. "characterpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjection🔗Share(often followed by for) Well done!""Bully! You finished your homework early." "languageexclamationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
