Bully

Etymology
1530, from boel:, from  boel:, from  (compare  bole:,  buole:, German Buhle:), diminutive of expressive *bō- (“brother, father”). More at boy.

Noun

 * 1) A person who is cruel to others, especially those who are weaker or have less power.
 * 2) A hired thug.
 * 3) A prostitute’s minder; a pimp.
 * 4)  Bully beef.
 * 5)  The penis.

Synonyms

 * (hired thug): henchman, thug
 * (pimp): pimp, ponce
 * (canned beef): bully beef

Verb

 * 1)  To intimidate (someone) as a bully.
 * 2)  To act aggressively towards.

Synonyms

 * browbeat, hector, intimidate, ride roughshod over
 * push around, ride roughshod over

Adjective

 * 1) Very good; excellent.

Synonyms

 * (excellent): excellent, marvellous/marvelous, splendid, super, superb, top-notch

Derived terms

 * bully boy
 * bully pulpit

Interjection

 * 1)  Well done!
 * She's finally leaving her abusive husband &mdash; bully for her!

Synonyms

 * bravo, well done