Bully — synonyms, definition

1. bully (a)

heavy rascal rowdy ruffian thug

2. bully (Noun)

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bully (Noun) — An uncultured, aggressive, rude, noisy troublemaker.

bully (Noun) — A hired thug.

bully (Noun) — Beef cured or pickled in brine.

bully (Noun) — A person who deliberately intimidates or is cruel to weaker people.

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3. bully (Verb)

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bully (Verb) — Be bossy towards. ex. "Her big brother always bullied her when she was young"

bully (Verb) — Discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate.

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4. bully (Adjective)

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bully (Adjective) — Very good. ex. "he did a bully job"