Thesaurus results for BULLYBOY

bullyboy

noun

ˈbu̇-lē-ˌbȯi

Definition of bullyboy

as in bully

a person who teases, threatens, or hurts smaller, weaker, or more vulnerable persons residents reported on some bullyboys who were causing problems at the park

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Recent Examples of bullyboy Beijing’s bullyboy tactics were starting to hit uncomfortably close to home. — Mark L. Clifford, WSJ, 27 Jan. 2022 Chaffetz’s shtick — bullyboy investigator targeting the right’s bogeymen — worked when Hillary Clinton and/or President Obama were his targets. — Jennifer Rubin, The Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2017

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Noun

Conceived as a relentless bully of Arnold, Helga was one of the richer, more complex characters to come out of a kids’ cartoon in its or any era.

— Darryn King, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
The Panthers went from weakling to bully, while the Falcons transformed from laughingstock to punch line.

— Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of bully

Noun

Slota’s online footprint shows a history of endorsing violence against political enemies, training with firearms, and inviting other leftists to prepare for possible armed conflict before his arrest, a Washington Examiner review found.

— Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026
Dexter will also battle a new, unexpected enemy — a mid-life crisis — as Harrison (Alcott) continues his own pursuit of justice as father and son face their darkest chapter yet.

— Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026

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Hamilton’s campaign has vehemently denied the allegations and a series of court records undercut the claim that Hamilton attempted to protect the child abuser, who was ultimately convicted for an unrelated offense.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026
But conservatives could only focus on race, Hancock said, because the idea of a Black welfare abuser has worked for them for decades.

— Laura Turbay, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

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