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- US Pronunciation
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- [boo l-ee]
- /ˈbʊl i/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [boo l-ee]
- /ˈbʊl i/
Definitions of bullier word
- noun plural bullier a blustering, quarrelsome, overbearing person who habitually badgers and intimidates smaller or weaker people. 1
- noun plural bullier Archaic. a man hired to do violence. 1
- noun plural bullier Obsolete. a pimp; procurer. 1
- noun plural bullier Obsolete. good friend; good fellow. 1
- noun plural bullier Obsolete. sweetheart; darling. 1
- verb with object bullier to act the bully toward; intimidate; domineer. 1
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Origin of bullier
First appearance:
before 1530 One of the 29% oldest English words
First recorded in 1530-40, bully is from the Middle Dutch word boele lover
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Parts of speech for Bullier
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bullier popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
bullier usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bullier
adj bullier
- great — unusually or comparatively large in size or dimensions: A great fire destroyed nearly half the city.
- satisfying — to fulfill the desires, expectations, needs, or demands of (a person, the mind, etc.); give full contentment to: The hearty meal satisfied him.
- positive — admitting of no question: positive proof.
- acceptable — Acceptable activities and situations are those that most people approve of or consider to be normal.
- satisfactory — giving or affording satisfaction; fulfilling all demands or requirements: a satisfactory solution.
Antonyms for bullier
adj bullier
- insignificant — unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.
- unimportant — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
- ok — all right; proceeding normally; satisfactory or under control: Things are OK at the moment.
- unacceptable — capable or worthy of being accepted.
- unsatisfactory — not satisfactory; not satisfying or meeting one's demands; inadequate.
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