BULLY-BOY


Meaning of BULLY-BOY in English

also bully boy

(~s)

1.

If you describe a man as a ~, you disapprove of him because he is rough and aggressive.

...~s and murderers.

N-COUNT disapproval

2.

If you say that someone uses ~ tactics, you disapprove of them because they use rough and aggressive methods. (JOURNALISM)

Some people accuse the tax inspectors of ~ tactics.

ADJ: ADJ n disapproval

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