bully
(noun, adjective, verb, interjection)
adjective
1. very good
- he did a bully job
Similar word(s): good, corking, cracking, dandy, great, groovy, keen, neat, nifty, old, peachy, smashing, swell
Sentences with bully as an adjective:
- a bully horse
interjection
1. (often followed by for) Well done!
- She's finally leaving her abusive husband — bully for her!
noun
1. a cruel and brutal fellow
Similar word(s): hooligan, roughneck, rowdy, ruffian, tough, yob, yobbo, yobo
Definition categories: person, aggressor, assailant, assaulter, attacker
2. a hired thug
Definition categories: person, goon, hood, hoodlum, punk, thug, tough, toughie
Sentences with bully as a noun:
- A playground bully pushed a girl off the swing.
- I noticed you being a bully towards people with disabilities.
verb
1. be bossy towards
Similar word(s): ballyrag, browbeat, bullyrag, hector
Definition categories: emotion, intimidate
2. discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate
Similar word(s): browbeat, swagger
Definition categories: communication, blarney, cajole, coax, inveigle, palaver, wheedle
Sentences with bully as a verb:
- You shouldn't bully people for being gay.