Bull Definition & Meaning

bull
noun
  1. uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
  2. 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"
  3. a serious and ludicrous blunder; "he made a bad bull of the assignment"
  4. uncomplimentary terms for a policeman
  5. an investor with an optimistic market outlook; an investor who expects prices to rise and so buys now for resale later
  6. (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Taurus
  7. the second sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about April 20 to May 20
  8. the center of a target
  9. a formal proclamation issued by the pope (usually written in antiquated characters and sealed with a leaden bulla)
  10. mature male of various mammals of which the female is called `cow'; e.g. whales or elephants or especially cattle
verb
  1. push or force; "He bulled through his demands"
  2. try to raise the price of stocks through speculative buying
  3. speak insincerely or without regard for facts or truths; "The politician was not well prepared for the debate and faked it"
  4. advance in price; "stocks were bulling"

"Bull" in song lyrics

See how bull is used in real songs:

  • "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

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