bull
bull Lexical Profile
bull Game Scores & Validity
• noun
An uncastrated adult male of domesticated cattle (genus Bos), or the male of certain other large mammals such as elephants, whales, or seals.
"The farmer kept a massive Hereford bull in a separate pasture to prevent unwanted breeding."
Nonsense, foolishness, or exaggerated statements; a commonly used abbreviation of 'bullshit'.
"I told him his excuse for being late was pure bull."
An investor or trader who buys shares, bonds, or commodities in anticipation of a price increase.
"Despite the recent economic downturn, he remains a bull on technology stocks."
• verb
To push or force one's way aggressively or heavily through an obstacle or crowd.
"The linebacker managed to bull his way through the offensive line to sack the quarterback."
To attempt to artificially raise the price of a stock or commodity by buying heavily or speaking optimistically about it.
"The consortium was accused of trying to bull the market ahead of the quarterly earnings report."
Word Nuance & Usage
In financial contexts, a 'bull' anticipates rising market prices, strictly contrasted with a 'bear', who anticipates declining prices.
• Rhymes for bull
Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'bule', of Germanic origin; related to Old Norse 'boli' and Dutch 'bul'.
Usage Trend
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