bully

/ˈbʊli/noun
Elementary
1

A person who is intentionally physically or emotionally cruel to others, especially to those whom they perceive as being vulnerable or of less power or privilege.

2

A noisy, blustering, tyrannical person, more insolent than courageous; one who is threatening and quarrelsome.

3

A hired thug.

4

A sex worker's minder.

5

Bully beef.

6

A brisk, dashing fellow.

7

The small scrum in the Eton College field game.

8

Any of various small freshwater or brackishwater fish of the family Eleotridae; sleeper gobies.

9

An (eldest) brother; a fellow workman; comrade

10

A companion; mate (male or female).

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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