bully

Definition

  • noun: someone who frightens, hurts, or threatens smaller or weaker people
  • noun: a fine chap
  • verb: to frighten, hurt, or threaten (a smaller or weaker person)
  • verb: to treat abusively
  • adjective: resembling or characteristic of a bully
  • usually + 'into'
  • synonyms: excellent, sweetheart

Examples

  • A group of girls were 'bullying' [='picking on'] her at the playground.

  • She uses her position as a famous actress as a 'bully pulpit'.

  • My sister was the school/class/neighborhood 'bully'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Mr. Stark, I am so sorry. No, no, I think he was trying to say "I want my goddamn file." It's not your fault kid. Remember what I told you about bullies? You like that, West World? That's the thing about smart guys We always cover our ass. You're welcome! (..)
    2013 Iron Man 3
  • (..) a map of town, a big spring, and a tunafish sandwich. What's in it for me? - Salvation. What's his name? Who? - The kid that bullies you at school, what's his name? How'd you know that? I got just the thing. This is a pinata for a cricket. I'm kidding; it's a very powerful It discourages bullying. (..)
    2013 Iron Man 3