Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bully-boy
noun
/ˈbʊli bɔɪ/
Definition
A bully-boy refers to a person, typically a man, who uses aggression or intimidation to dominate others, often showing off or using their physical strength to control a situation.
Examples
- He acted like a bully-boy on the playground, pushing smaller kids around.
- The corporate bully-boy tactics made colleagues feel uneasy and fearful.
- During the argument, he turned into a bully-boy, raising his voice and trying to intimidate the others.
Meaning
The term conveys a sense of a brash, often loud individual who relies on force or threats rather than communication or logic.
Synonyms
- brute
- thug
- intimidator
- strongman
