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bully2

Syllabification: (bul·ly)
Pronunciation: /ˈbo͝olē/
informal
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Definition of bully

adjective

informal, chiefly North American
  • very good; first-rate:the statue really looked bully

exclamation

(bully for)
  • an expression of admiration or approval:he got away—bully for him

Origin:

late 16th century (originally of a person meaning 'admirable, gallant, jolly'): from bully1. The current sense dates from the mid 19th century

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