bully1
Syllabification: (bul·ly)
Pronunciation: /ˈbo͝olē/
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verb
[ with object]
Definition of bully
noun ( plural bullies)
verb ( bullies, bullying, bullied)
Origin:
mid 16th century: probably from Middle Dutch boele 'lover'. The original usage was as a term of endearment applied to either sex; later becoming a familiar form of address to a male friend. The current sense dates from the late 17th century
