Bull ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Bull ( noun )

1. An adult male of various mammals of which the female is called a cow, especially of domesticated cattle.
2. A Papal edict or document.
3. A person who buys securities or commodities with the intention of holding them for an extended period.
4. A person who makes bullish market predictions.
5. A person who is obstinate, argumentative, or aggressive.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english bula; akin to old high german bulo bull, latin bos, greek bous.

Examples:

1. The farmer led the bull to the pasture.
2. The Pope issued a bull on the matter.
3. The investor is a bull on the stock market.
4. The analyst is a bull on the economy.
5. He is a bull in a china shop.

(As a verb)

Bull ( verb )

1. An adult male of various mammals of which the female is called a cow, especially of domesticated cattle.
2. A Papal edict or document.
3. A person who buys securities or commodities with the intention of holding them for an extended period.
4. A person who makes bullish market predictions.
5. A person who is obstinate, argumentative, or aggressive.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english bula; akin to old high german bulo bull, latin bos, greek bous.

Examples:

1. The farmer led the bull to the pasture.
2. The Pope issued a bull on the matter.
3. The investor is a bull on the stock market.
4. The analyst is a bull on the economy.
5. He is a bull in a china shop.