Word noun · verb
bullock
n. · v.
US /ˈbʊɫək/ UK /bˈʊlək/ bul·lock
Definition
- 01 C2 Proficiency
n.a young male cow that has not been castrated.
n.a young, intact male bull. This usage is now largely archaic or restricted to specific regional dialects.
Simple“In the old story, the hero sacrificed a young bullock to the gods.”
In context“The historical text describes a bullock of two years, prized for its strength and potential as a breeding animal.”
- 02 C2 Proficiency
v.to treat someone in a mean or aggressive way to make them do what you want.
v.to behave in a bullying or overbearing manner toward others. This verbal use is rare and considered archaic in most modern contexts.
Simple“He tried to bullock his way through the crowd to get to the front.”
In context“The supervisor was known to bullock his subordinates into working overtime without additional compensation.”
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Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Frequent
Updated