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bully

adjective noun verb

excellent

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
B
Ends with
Y
Contains
UL
Scrabble score
10
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈbʊli

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. excellent

    “he did a bully job”

noun

  1. a cruel and brutal fellow

noun

  1. a hired thug

verb

  1. discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate

verb

  1. be bossy towards

    “Her big brother always bullied her when she was young”

In context

Example Sentences

he did a bully job
a neat sports car
had a great time at the party
you look simply smashing
we had a grand old time
Her big brother always bullied her when she was young

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