Meaning

2 senses
  1. A tough, aggressive man, especially one who is young.

  2. (dated)A familiar male associate who is regarded rather fondly, especially one who is spirited and genial.

Examples

5 sentences
  1. They incited my son to bully this boy.

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  2. Sami bullied a boy he had no business bullying.

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  3. Sami was bullied by boys.

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  4. Ziri always bullied that boy.

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  5. Flavio bullied boys at school.

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Forms

plural: bully boys

Synonyms

7 synonyms
familiar male associate:buddyB1palA2chumgood old boy
tough, aggressive man:leg-breakerruffianthug

See also

neighbours in the dictionary
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