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Definition of: bully
(bl′ē) adjective bul·li·er, bul·li·est
1. Colloq. Excellent, admirable.
2. Quarrelsome; blustering.
3. Jolly; dashing; gallant.
—noun plural bul·lies
1. A quarrelsome, swaggering, cowardly fellow; one who terrorizes or threatens those weaker than himself.
2. Archaic A hired ruffian.
3. Obs. A pimp.
4. Obs. Sweetheart; darling: a term formerly applied to both sexes.
—interj. Well done!
—v. bul·lied, bul·ly·ing v.t. To coerce by threats; intimidate.
—v.i. To be quarrelsome and blustering. [Cf. Du. boel friend, lover]
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