Meaning of bully boy | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A tough, aggressive man, especially one who is young.
2. A familiar male associate who is regarded rather fondly, especially one who is spirited and genial.
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Examples

“Back in the Mussolini era, Carlo Corbisiero, part-time barber, brawler and bully boy of the village of Marzano di Nola, near Naples, was pretty proud of his nickname—"Crackshot."”

“"Then, boys, here's to the health of Mr. Ferguson. He's a bully boy, and no coward."”

“"For troth I'm a merry dog, I—a wanton wag, a bully boy and jovial, though woeful o' look!"”

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