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Definition of Bully
1. Adjective. Very good. "You look simply smashing"
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"
Generic synonyms: Intimidate
Specialized synonyms: Domineer, Tyrannise, Tyrannize
3. Noun. A cruel and brutal fellow.
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 "
Generic synonyms: Blarney, Cajole, Coax, Inveigle, Palaver, Sweet-talk, Wheedle
5. Noun. A hired thug.
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