Meaning bully
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1710, from bully (n.). Related: Bullied; bullying.
Source: etymonline.com

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1530s, originally "sweetheart," applied to either sex, from Dutch boel "lover; brother," probably a diminutive of Middle Dutch broeder "brother" (compare Middle High Germ [..]
Source: etymonline.com

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a cruel and brutal fellow bang-up: very good; "he did a bully job"; "a neat sports car"; "had a great time at the party"; [..]
Source: google-dictionary.so8848.com

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someone who picks on others weaker or smaller than himself
Source: eenglish.in

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(v) discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate(n) a cruel and brutal fellow(n) a hired thug(v) be bossy towards(adj) very good
Source: beedictionary.com

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To overbear with words. A bully is a blustering menacer. (Anglo-Saxon, bulgian, to bellow like a bull.)
Source: bartleby.com

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The first method of beginning an Ice Hockey game. Opposing centre players banged sticks on ice beside ball, next banged each other’s sticks above the ball, then went for the ball. In Ice Hockey replac [..]
Source: birthplaceofhockey.com





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