bully

//ˈbʊli//
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Noun

bullySingular
bulliesPlural
1

A person who habitually seeks to harm, intimidate, or coerce those perceived as vulnerable.

The bully at school often picked on younger students.

Verb

bullyInfinitive
bullyPresent tense
bulliedPast tense
bulliedPast participle
bullyingPresent participle
bulliesThird-person singular
1

To use superior strength or influence to intimidate someone, typically to force them to do something.

The older kids tried to bully him into giving them his lunch money.

2

To treat someone in a cruel, aggressive, or threatening manner.

He was bullied by his classmates for years.

Adjective

bullyCanonical form
1

(Informal, dated) Excellent; first-rate.

That's a bully idea!

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