26984 words

bully

6 definitions • 10 examples
1
someone who hurts or frightens someone else, often over a period of time, and often forcing them to do something that they do not want to do:

Examples:

You're just a big bully!
Teachers usually know who the bullies are in a class.
2
a type of strong, small or medium-sized dog with a short muzzle (= nose) that includes various breeds including the American bully, the pit bull terrier, the Staffordshire bull terrier, and the bulldog:

Examples:

We call these dogs bullies not because of their temperament but because of their history.
Bully dogs are all descendants from the same type of dog.
A Staffordshire Bull Terrier is one of the smaller of the recognized bully breeds.
3
in hockey, an action in which the referee drops the puck or ball between two players from the opposing teams to start play:

Examples:

Klein won the bully at the start of the game and the Eagles scored the first goal within two minutes.
4
to use your power or strength to frighten or hurt someone, often over a period of time, and often forcing that person to do something they do not want to do:

Examples:

Our survey indicates that one in four children is bullied at school.
bully someone into something/doing something Don't let anyone bully you into doing something you don't want to do.
5
to threaten to hurt someone, often frightening that person into doing something:

Examples:

He managed to bully her into giving him her car.
6
a person who threatens to hurt someone, often forcing that person to do something:

Examples:

Teachers usually know who the bullies are in a class.

Navigation