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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
CEFR level
B2

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”

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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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