BULLY
/ˈbʊli/
5-letter word · 10 Scrabble points · 13 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of BULLY
noun
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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."
- A noisy, blustering fellow, more insolent than courageous; one who is threatening and quarrelsome; an insolent, tyrannical fellow.
verb
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To intimidate (someone) as a bully.
"You shouldn't bully people for being gay."
- To act aggressively towards.
adjective
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Very good.
"a bully horse"
- Jovial and blustering.
interjection
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(often followed by for) Well done!
"Bully, she's finally asked for that promotion!"
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About the word BULLY
Is "BULLY" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "BULLY" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "BULLY" worth?
In Scrabble, "BULLY" is worth 10 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 13 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 30.
What does "BULLY" mean?
A person who is intentionally, physically, or emotionally cruel to others; especially to those who are weaker or have less power or privilege.
Does "BULLY" have any anagrams?
No, "BULLY" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.