a violent, bullying man; esp., a hired ruffian
bully boy
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bully boy
noun
- An aggressive or pugnacious fellow; a tough.
- A hired thug; a goon.
Related Forms:
- bul′ly-boy′
adjective
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Noun
(plural bully boys)
Noun
(plural bully-boys)
- Alternative form of bully boy.
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