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- bulwark/ˈbʊl.wək/A defensive wall or rampart, especially one made of earth.nounverbverb-transitiveC1/C2
- bulwer/ˈbʊlwə/A specific type of long-bodied, bottom-feeding freshwater fish of the genus Labeobarbus, native to southern Africa.nounVery low. This is a highly specialized term used almost exclusively in scientific contexts (ichthyology, ecology) and by freshwater fishing communities in specific regions of southern Africa (e.g., South Africa, Lesotho). It is virtually unknown in general English usage.
- bulwer-lytton/ˌbʊlwə ˈlɪtən/Of, relating to, or characteristic of the writing style of Edward Bulwer-Lytton (1803-1873), a Victorian novelist known for elaborate, melodramatic, and famously florid prose.nounVery Low
- bulˈgarian/bʌlˈɡeə.ri.ən/The official language of Bulgaria or a person or thing from Bulgaria.adjectivenounB1
- bum/bʌm/A person who avoids work, begs, or lives off others; also refers to the buttocks.adjectivenounverb+2B2
- bum bag/ˈbʌm ˌbæɡ/A small pouch or bag worn around the waist, secured by a strap.nounB1
- bum rap/ˌbʌm ˈræp/An unfair or undeserved punishment, accusation, or negative reputation.nounC1
- bum steer/ˌbʌm ˈstɪə/False, misleading, or worthless information; bad advice or a useless tip.nounLow to medium (primarily in American English; idiomatic and informal)
- bum's rush/ˌbʌmz ˈrʌʃ/The act of forcing someone to leave a place, especially a public establishment, quickly and unceremoniously.nounInfrequent / Low
- bum-rush/ˈbʌm ˌrʌʃ/To force entry or push through aggressively, often in a group.verb-transitiveLow
- bumbailiff/ˈbʌmˌbeɪ.lɪf/A bailiff or minor officer of the law, especially one whose duty involves making arrests or enforcing court orders.nounExtremely Low / Archaic / Obsolete
- bumbershoot/ˈbʌmbəʃuːt/An umbrella.nounC2
- bumble/ˈbʌm.bəl/To move or act in a clumsy, awkward, or confused manner, often making a low humming or murmuring sound.nounverbverb-intransitive+1C1
- bumble-foot/ˈbʌmb(ə)lfʊt/A pathological condition in poultry (and sometimes other birds) causing inflammation, swelling, and lameness in the foot.nounRare / Specialist
- bumble-puppy/ˌbʌmb(ə)l ˈpʌpi/A simple, informal children's game where a tethered ball is hit with a bat or hand; a specific old-fashioned game.nounVery Low / Archaic
- bumblebee/ˈbʌm.bl̩.biː/A large, hairy, flying insect of the bee family, typically with black and yellow stripes, known for its loud buzzing and clumsy flight.nounB1
- bumblebeefish/ˈbʌm.bəl.biː.fɪʃ/A small, brightly colored freshwater fish of the genus Brachygobius, native to Southeast Asia, characterized by black and yellow banding resembling a bumblebee.nounVery Low
- bumbleberry/ˈbʌm.bəl.ˌbɛ.ri/A nonspecific or imaginary name for a type of mixed fruit or berry, often used humorously or in fictional contexts.nounExtremely Low
- bumbledom/ˈbʌmb(ə)ldəm/The domain, characteristics, or collective body of pompous, inefficient, petty officials or bureaucrats; officialdom marked by incompetence and self-importance.nounVery Low (Literary/Historical)
- bumblefoot/ˈbʌmb(ə)lfʊt/A bacterial infection and inflammatory condition affecting the foot, particularly the ball or heel, of rodents and birds.nounVery Low
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