Synonyms for bully boy
Most common
Synonyms by meaning
Noun
1. Leg-breaker — A tough, aggressive man, especially one who is young
2. Good old boy — A familiar male associate who is regarded rather fondly, especially one who is spirited and genial
good old boy, buddy, pal, chum
Definitions
- n. 1
A tough, aggressive man, especially one who is young.
- n. 2
A familiar male associate who is regarded rather fondly, especially one who is spirited and genial.
"For troth I'm a merry dog, I—a wanton wag, a bully boy and jovial, though woeful o' look!"
Related words
- Other spellings
- bully-boy bullyboy
Example sentences
- thug The police officer abused his power over the thug.
- buddy Remember to always swim with a buddy, never alone.
By length
- 3 letters
- pal1
- 4 letters
- thug1, chum1
- 5 letters
- buddy2
- 7 letters
- ruffian
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (buddy2 = 2 syllables).