Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Bully.
How to pronounce bully:
US
Bully - as a noun
A cruel and brutal fellow
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hooligan12roughneck19rowdy12ruffian13tough9yob8yoboHypernyms (Closely Related)
aggressor11assailant9assaulter9attacker14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A hired thug
Bully - as an adjective satellite
Bully - as a verb
Be bossy towards
Example: "Her big brother always bullied her when she was young"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ballyrag14boss aroundbrowbeat15bullyrag14hector11push aroundstrong-armHypernyms (Closely Related)
intimidate13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
browbeat15swagger12Bully - as an adjective
Very good.
Example: "A bully horse"
Jovial and blustering.
Bully - as an interjection
(often followed by for) well done!
Example: "Bully, she's finally asked for that promotion!"
Example Sentences
"The school bully terrorized his classmates daily."
"She stood up to the bully and reported his behavior to the principal."
"The playground bully took away the little boy's lunch money."
"He was labeled as a bully after constantly harassing his co-workers."
"The new student became the target of the class bully."
Word Game Points
Is BULLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bully is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BULLY has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is BULLY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bully is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBULLY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is BULLY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bully is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBULLY has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
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