bullyboys

[US]/ˈbʊliˌbɔɪ/
[UK]/ˈbʌliˌbɔi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A person who uses their strength or influence to intimidate or harm others, especially a ruffian hired by someone else for this purpose.; A person who uses threats or violence to intimidate or harm others; a bully.; A thug hired by someone, especially a political group, to carry out violent acts.

Phrases & Collocations

bullyboy tactics

bullyboy behavior

bullyboy mentality

bullyboy culture

bullyboy attitude

bullyboy image

bullyboy leader

bullyboy style

bullyboy influence

Example Sentences

he acted like a bullyboy in the schoolyard.

don't be a bullyboy; treat others with respect.

the bullyboy picked on the smaller kids.

she stood up to the bullyboy and defended her friend.

his bullyboy tactics didn't work on the new student.

everyone was tired of the bullyboy's antics.

the teacher intervened to stop the bullyboy.

being a bullyboy won't earn you any friends.

he was known as the bullyboy of the neighborhood.

it's time to confront the bullyboy and end the cycle of bullying.

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