BULLY

/หˆbสŠli/
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Definition

/หˆbสŠli/
noun
  1. A 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.”
  2. A noisy, blustering fellow, more insolent than courageous; one who is threatening and quarrelsome; an insolent, tyrannical fellow.
  3. A hired thug.
  4. A sex workerโ€™s minder.
  5. Bully beef.
verb
  1. To intimidate (someone) as a bully.
    “You shouldn't bully people for being gay.”
  2. To act aggressively towards.
adjective
  1. Very good.
    “a bully horse”
  2. Jovial and blustering.
interjection
  1. (often followed by for) Well done!
    “Bully, she's finally asked for that promotion!”

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