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bully

/ˈbʊli/

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noun

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

Examples :

"A playground bully pushed a girl off the swing."

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noun

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

Examples :

"The bully in the neighborhood often picked fights with other children. "

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noun

Examples :

"The company hired a bully to intimidate workers who were demanding better pay. "

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A sex worker’s minder.

Examples :

"The bully watched over the young sex worker, ensuring she obeyed the rules of the establishment. "

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noun

Bully beef.

Examples :

"During the camping trip, we mostly ate bully because it was easy to pack and wouldn't spoil. "

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noun

A brisk, dashing fellow.

Examples :

"Mr. Henderson, a brisk bully in the advertising world, always sealed the deal with a firm handshake and a winning smile. "

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The small scrum in the Eton College field game.

Examples :

"The rugby bully scrummed hard, pushing the other team back. "

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noun

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

Examples :

"The aquarium hobbyist carefully studied the bully swimming amongst the rocks, noting its unique markings and behavior. "

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An (eldest) brother; a fellow workman; comrade

Examples :

"My bully helped me carry the heavy boxes to the truck. "

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A companion; mate (male or female).

Examples :

"Working alongside his bully, the experienced miner felt confident facing the dangers underground. "

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A darling, sweetheart (male or female).

Examples :

"My younger brother, though small, was a real bully in the family, always the favorite. "

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noun

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.

Examples :

"The hockey players engaged in a bully, repeatedly clashing sticks before vying for the puck. "

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noun

A miner's hammer.

Examples :

"The experienced coal miner preferred his trusty bully for splitting stubborn rocks in the narrow seams. "

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verb

To intimidate (someone) as a bully.

Examples :

"The older brother frequently bullied his younger sister at school. "

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verb

To act aggressively towards.

Examples :

"The older brother often bullied his younger sibling at school. "

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adjective

Examples :

"a bully horse"

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adjective

Jovial and blustering.

Examples :

"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. "

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interjection

(often followed by for) Well done!

Examples :

""Bully! You finished your homework early." "

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