Bull Definition & Meaning
bull
- noun
- uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
- a large and strong and heavyset man; "he was a bull of a man"; "a thick-skinned bruiser ready to give as good as he got"
- a serious and ludicrous blunder; "he made a bad bull of the assignment"
- uncomplimentary terms for a policeman
- an investor with an optimistic market outlook; an investor who expects prices to rise and so buys now for resale later
- (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Taurus
- the second sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about April 20 to May 20
- the center of a target
- a formal proclamation issued by the pope (usually written in antiquated characters and sealed with a leaden bulla)
- mature male of various mammals of which the female is called `cow'; e.g. whales or elephants or especially cattle
- verb
- push or force; "He bulled through his demands"
- try to raise the price of stocks through speculative buying
- speak insincerely or without regard for facts or truths; "The politician was not well prepared for the debate and faked it"
- advance in price; "stocks were bulling"
"Bull" in song lyrics
See how bull is used in real songs:
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"Pullin' the pulls, crotchin' the bull"
Above the Law f/ N.W.A. — The Last Song -
"Paint lookin like a sugar-free Red Bull"
Akon f/ Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy — I'm So Paid -
"Drinkin' that old english red bull and blue bull"
Alchemist f/ Mobb Deep, Nas — Tick Tock
Words that rhyme with bull
Usage tips for "bull"
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