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bully - Dictionary definition and meaning for word bully
Definition
(noun) a cruel and brutal fellow
Synonyms : hooligan , roughneck , rowdy , ruffian , tough , yob , yobbo , yobo
Definition
(noun) a hired thug Definition
(verb) be bossy towards
Synonyms : ballyrag , boss around , browbeat , bullyrag , hector , push around , strong-arm
Example Sentence
- Her big brother always bullied her when she was young
Definition
(verb) discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate
Synonyms : browbeat , swagger
Definition
(adj) very good
Synonyms : bang-up , corking , cracking , dandy , great , groovy , keen , neat , nifty , not bad , peachy , slap-up , smashing , swell
Example Sentence
- he did a bully job
- a neat sports car
- had a great time at the party
- you look simply smashing

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for bully

.bully....made of bull(the male in cow family)+y......so if you have observed why the fight is always arrenged between bulls,why not cows,because bulls are symbol of strength and cruilty(as they fight).......and a bull 's work is to weak its opponent

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jus for fun to remember two meanings of it...imagine one of ur frns is CRUEL n BRUTAL n he always INTIMIDATES u dat he wud kic on ur belly... !!he is a bully

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in the same way a person who bullys someone try to show his superiority over others,because he thinks himself more stronger than his opponent

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bully--> bull is always strong. bully is a symbol of strength.

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text: Did you ever have a bully when you were growing up?

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