Dictionary:bul·ly1 (bʊl'ē)

n., pl., -lies.

A person who is habitually cruel or overbearing, especially to smaller or weaker people.

A hired ruffian; a thug.

A pimp.

Archaic. A fine person.

Archaic. A sweetheart.

v., -lied, -ly·ing, -lies.

v.tr.

To treat in an overbearing or intimidating manner. See synonyms at intimidate.

To make (one's way) aggressively.

v.intr.

To behave like a bully.

To force one's way aggressively or by intimidation: "They bully into line at the gas pump" (Martin Gottfried).

adj.

Excellent; splendid: did a bully job of persuading the members.

interj.

Used to express approval: Bully for you!

[Possibly from Middle Dutch boele, sweetheart, probably alteration of broeder, brother.]

*Sources: Answers.com

*By: Syaziela