Bully

/ˈbʊli/

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.

Synonyms: henchman, thug, pimp

verb

  1. To intimidate (someone) as a bully.

    You shouldn't bully people for being gay.

  2. To act aggressively towards.

Synonyms: push around, ride roughshod over

adjective

  1. Very good.

    a bully horse

  2. Jovial and blustering.

Synonyms: dashing, excellent

interjection

  1. (often followed by for) Well done!

    Bully, she's finally asked for that promotion!

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