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bully (1)

bul·ly [ bllee ]


noun  (plural bul·lies)
Definition:
 
aggressive person: an aggressive person who intimidates or mistreats weaker people



transitive verb  (past and past participle bul·lied, present participle bul·ly·ing, 3rd person present singular bul·lies)
Definition:
 
intimidate: to intimidate or mistreat a weaker person

[Mid-16th century. Probably < Middle Dutch boele "lover"]

bully for you! used to express approval (dated)used ironically

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