bull 1  (bŏŏl) 
n. An adult male bovine mammal. The uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle. The male of certain other large animals, such as the alligator, elephant, or moose. An optimist, especially regarding business conditions. A person who buys commodities or securities in anticipation of a rise in prices or who tries by speculative purchases to effect such a rise. Foolish, deceitful, or boastful language. Insolent talk or behavior.
An exceptionally large, strong, and aggressive person. An optimist, especially regarding business conditions. A person who buys commodities or securities in anticipation of a rise in prices or who tries by speculative purchases to effect such a rise. Foolish, deceitful, or boastful language. Insolent talk or behavior.
Slang A police officer or detective. Slang Foolish, deceitful, or boastful language. Insolent talk or behavior.
v.
bulled, bull·ing, bulls
v.
tr.
To push; force.
v.
intr.
To push ahead or through forcefully: "He bulls through the press horde that encircles the car" (Scott Turow).
adj. Male. Large and strong like a bull. Characterized by rising prices: a bull market.
[Middle English bule, from Old English bula, probably from Old Norse boli; see bhel-2 in Indo-European roots.] |
