Meaning & Definition of word "Bull"

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    Bull

    /bʊl/

    noun:

    • 1. A male bovine animal, especially one that has been uncastrated.
      • Example: The farmer raised a strong bull for breeding purposes.
    • 2. A stock market term for an investor who believes that prices will rise.
      • Example: He considered himself a bull in the stock market, always optimistic about rising shares.
    • 3. A term used to describe a large, strong or aggressive man.
      • Example: He was a bull of a man, towering over everyone at the gym.
    • 4. An enthusiastic supporter of a particular team or cause; a booster.
      • Example: As a bull for the home team, she never missed a game.

    verb:

    • 1. To push; to shove.
      • Example: He bull his way through the crowd to reach the front.
    • 2. To promote bullish market sentiments.
      • Example: Analysts are bulling the stock to attract more investors.

    adjective:

    • 1. Having a powerful or large build; robust.
      • Example: The bull athlete impressed everyone with his heavy lifting.

    Etymology

    Old English 'bula', from Proto-West Germanic *bullō.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bull in a china shop:

    A clumsy person, especially one who does not know how to behave in a delicate situation.

    bull's eye:

    A term used to refer to hitting a target exactly.

    calling someone a bull:

    Referring to someone as being overly confident or arrogant.

    Related Words

    cow:

    A female bovine animal.

    calf:

    A young bovine animal.

    bovine:

    Relating to or affecting cattle.

    Slang Meanings of bull

    Meaning: Exaggerated stories or lies.

    Example Sentence: Don't believe his tall tales; it’s all just bull.

    Meaning: Used to express disbelief or dismiss something as unimportant.

    Example Sentence: His excuse for being late was total bull.