Bully ( noun , verb , adjective )

(As a noun)

Bully ( noun )

1. A person who is habitually cruel or overbearing, especially to smaller or weaker people.
2. A person who is excessively demanding or assertive.
3. A person who is intimidating or aggressive.

Origin:

Middle english bole, from old english bula; akin to old high german bulo bull.

Examples:

1. The bully terrorized his classmates.
2. The boss was a bully who always made unreasonable demands.
3. The bully intimidated his opponents.

(As a verb)

Bully ( verb )

1. A person who is habitually cruel or overbearing, especially to smaller or weaker people.
2. A person who is excessively demanding or assertive.
3. A person who is intimidating or aggressive.

Origin:

Middle english bole, from old english bula; akin to old high german bulo bull.

Examples:

1. The bully terrorized his classmates.
2. The boss was a bully who always made unreasonable demands.
3. The bully intimidated his opponents.

(As an adjective)

Bully ( adjective )

1. A person who is habitually cruel or overbearing, especially to smaller or weaker people.
2. A person who is excessively demanding or assertive.
3. A person who is intimidating or aggressive.

Origin:

Middle english bole, from old english bula; akin to old high german bulo bull.

Examples:

1. The bully terrorized his classmates.
2. The boss was a bully who always made unreasonable demands.
3. The bully intimidated his opponents.