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

  • (..) of the possible consequences involved in accusing a Marine officer... of a felony without proper evidence. I've been so advised. You got bullied into that courtroom, Danny. By everyone. By Dawson, by Galloway. Shit, I practically dared you. You got bullied into that courtroom (..)
    1992 A Few Good Men
  • (..) No, it's no secret. Adriana has left Pablo, and has flown to Africa with Hemingway. Sabía que tenía obsesión con este fanfarrón! (I knew that I had an obsession with that bully!) Ya hemos hablado de todo esto! (We talked about all this!) Estoy segura de que ella regresará muy devoto. (..)
    2011 Midnight in Paris
  • (..) And I told you I disagree. Why? Because... Because when you put two bullies in the same room together, things generally don't go so well. It's . Nice of you to show up (..)
    2011 TvShow: Suits Title: Pilot Season: 1 Episode 1