bully meaning and definition

BULLY noun

Definition of bully (noun)

1. a cruel and brutal fellow
   • synonyms: hooligan, roughneck, rowdy, ruffian, tough, yob, yobbo, yobo
2. a hired thug

BULLY verb

Definition of bully (verb)

1. be bossy towards
   • "Her big brother always bullied her when she was young"
   • synonyms: ballyrag, boss around, browbeat, bullyrag, hector, push around, strong-arm
2. discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate
   • synonyms: browbeat, swagger

BULLY adjective

Definition of bully (adjective)

1. very good
   • "he did a bully job"; "a neat sports car"; "had a great time at the party"; "you look simply smashing"
   • synonyms: bang-up, corking, cracking, dandy, great, groovy, keen, neat, nifty, not bad, peachy, slap-up, smashing, swell