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Definition of
bully noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
bully
noun
noun
NAmE
/
/
ˈbʊli
/
/
(
pl.
bullies
)
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a person who uses their strength or power to frighten or hurt weaker people
the school bully
Leave him alone, you big bully!
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