bully

/ˈbʊli/

noun

1
A person who is intentionally, physically, or emotionally cruel to others; especially to those who are weaker or have less power or privilege.
“A playground bully pushed a girl off the swing.”
2
A noisy, blustering fellow, more insolent than courageous; one who is threatening and quarrelsome; an insolent, tyrannical fellow.
3
A hired thug.
4
A sex worker’s minder.
5
Bully beef.
6
A brisk, dashing fellow.
7
The small scrum in the Eton College field game.
8
Various small freshwater or brackishwater fish of the family Eleotridae; sleeper goby.
9
An (eldest) brother; a fellow workman; comrade
10
A companion; mate (male or female).
11
A darling, sweetheart (male or female).
12
A standoff between two players from the opposing teams, who repeatedly hit each other's hockey sticks and then attempt to acquire the ball, as a method of resuming the game in certain circumstances.
13
A miner's hammer.

1
To intimidate (someone) as a bully.
“You shouldn't bully people for being gay.”
2
To act aggressively towards.

1
(often followed by for) Well done!
“Bully, she's finally asked for that promotion!”

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