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- [boo lz-ahy]
- /ˈbʊlzˌaɪ/
- /ˈbʊl.zaɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [boo lz-ahy]
- /ˈbʊlzˌaɪ/
Definitions of bullseye word
- noun plural bullseye the circular spot, usually black or outlined in black, at the center of a target marked with concentric circles and used in target practice. 1
- noun plural bullseye a shot that hits this. 1
- noun plural bullseye the center or central area of a military target, as of a town or factory, in a bombing raid. 1
- noun plural bullseye a missile that strikes the central area of a target. 1
- noun plural bullseye the coordinates or instance of aiming and firing a missile that results in its hitting the center of a target. 1
- noun plural bullseye Informal. any statement or act that is precisely to the point or achieves a desired result directly. something that is decisive or crucial; crux. 1
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Origin of bullseye
First appearance:
before 1680 One of the 48% oldest English words
First recorded in 1680-90
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Parts of speech for Bullseye
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bullseye popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
bullseye usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bullseye
noun bullseye
- center — a point equally distant from all points on the circumference of a circle or surface of a sphere
- target — an object, usually marked with concentric circles, to be aimed at in shooting practice or contests.
- butt — Someone's butt is their bottom.
- omphalos — the navel; umbilicus.
- dead center — the position of maximum (top dead center) or minimum (bottom dead center) extension of a crank and a connecting rod, in which both are in the same straight line
adj bullseye
- perfect — conforming absolutely to the description or definition of an ideal type: a perfect sphere; a perfect gentleman.
- identical — similar or alike in every way: The two cars are identical except for their license plates.
- definite — If something such as a decision or an arrangement is definite, it is firm and clear, and unlikely to be changed.
- specific — having a special application, bearing, or reference; specifying, explicit, or definite: to state one's specific purpose.
- literal — in accordance with, involving, or being the primary or strict meaning of the word or words; not figurative or metaphorical: the literal meaning of a word.
adv bullseye
- accurate — careful and exact
- precisely — definitely or strictly stated, defined, or fixed: precise directions.
- well-aimed — to position or direct (a firearm, ball, arrow, rocket, etc.) so that, on firing or release, the discharged projectile will hit a target or travel along a certain path.
Antonyms for bullseye
noun bullseye
- outside — the outer side, surface, or part; exterior: The outside of the house needs painting.
- boundary — The boundary of an area of land is an imaginary line that separates it from other areas.
- margin — the space around the printed or written matter on a page.
- outskirts — Often, outskirts. the outlying district or region, as of a city, metropolitan area, or the like: to live on the outskirts of town; a sparsely populated outskirt.
- periphery — the external boundary of any surface or area.
adj bullseye
- inaccurate — not accurate; incorrect or untrue.
- indefinite — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
- inexact — not exact; not strictly precise or accurate.
- uncertain — not definitely ascertainable or fixed, as in time of occurrence, number, dimensions, or quality.
- vague — not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed: vague promises.
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