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- bullshit/ˈbʊlʃɪt/Nonsense, lies, or exaggerated talk intended to deceive, mislead, or impress.interjectionnounverb+2High (in informal contexts)
- bullshit detector/ˈbʊl.ʃɪt dɪˌtɛk.tə/A figurative or intuitive ability to identify nonsense, deception, or exaggerated claims.nounC1/C2 (Low-frequency, advanced colloquialism)
- bullshot/ˈbʊlʃɒt/A humorous or informal term for nonsense, exaggerated talk, or fabrication; also a cocktail of beef bouillon and vodka.nounlow
- bullsnake/ˈbʊlsneɪk/A large, non-venomous constrictor snake native to central and western North America.nounC2
- bullwaddy/ˈbʊlwɒdi/A rigid stick or walking staff made from a particular Australian acacia tree.nounRare / Technical
- bullwhacker/ˈbʊlˌwakə/A driver of oxen, especially one who uses a bullwhip.nounVery Low (Historical/Archaic)
- bullwhip/ˈbʊl.wɪp/A long, heavy whip with a lash of braided leather, originally used for driving or controlling livestock, especially cattle.nounverbC1/C2
- bully/ˈbʊli/A person who habitually seeks to harm, intimidate, or coerce someone perceived as vulnerable.adjectiveinterjectionnoun+3B1
- bully beef/ˌbʊli ˈbiːf/Canned corned beef, originally a staple preserved meat ration for soldiers.nounC1
- bully pulpit/ˌbʊli ˈpʊlpɪt/A prominent public position or office, especially one that provides the holder with a powerful platform from which to promote ideas, influence opinion, or advocate for policies.nounLow (C2)
- bully tree/ˈbʊli triː/A tropical American tree (Manilkara bidentata) yielding a durable hardwood and a latex used to make balata gum.nounVery low
- bully-off/ˈbʊli ɒf/In field hockey, the method of starting or restarting play, in which two opposing players alternately tap the ground and their opponent's stick three times before attempting to strike the ball.nounverbVery Low (Technical/Sport-specific)
- bullyboy/ˈbʊl.iˌbɔɪ/A man, typically a thug or enforcer, who uses intimidation, threats, or physical violence, often on behalf of someone else.nounLow
- bullycide/ˈbʊl.i.saɪd/Suicide caused by the experience of being bullied.nounLow
- bullyism/ˈbʊl.i.ɪ.zəm/The practices or behaviour of a bully; systematic intimidation.nounRare
- bullyrag/ˈbʊl.i.ræɡ/To treat someone in an intimidating, harsh, or bullying manner, typically with persistent criticism or threats.verbverb-transitiveVery Low / Archaic
- bulnbuln/ˈbʌlənbʌlən/A rare or obsolete name for a species of Australian bird, specifically the lyrebird, known for its remarkable song and tail display.nounExtremely Rare / Obsolete
- bulowNot a standard English word; likely a misspelling or a name.nounExtremely Rare
- bulrush/ˈbʊlrʌʃ/A tall, reed-like plant with a velvety brown cylindrical flower head, growing in or near water.nounC1
- bultmann/ˈbʊltmən/A proper noun referring to Rudolf Bultmann (1884–1976), a German Lutheran theologian and professor of New Testament studies.nounVery Low
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