bullying

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An act of intimidating a person to do something, especially such repeated coercion.
  2. Persistent acts intended to make life unpleasant for another person.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of bully

Pronunciation

/ˈbʊ.li.ɪŋ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-bullying.wav

Word forms

bullying bullyings

Etymology

From bully + -ing.

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