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Definition of bullock

bullock

/ˈbʊl.ək/
bul · lock
Plural:bullocks
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• noun

1

A castrated male domestic bovine of the family Bovidae, raised primarily for beef or used as a draft animal to pull carts and plows.

Example

"The farmer hitched a pair of sturdy bullocks to the wooden cart before setting off down the dirt road."

2

American A young, uncastrated male domestic bovine (Bos taurus) that has not yet reached full maturity.

Example

"The rancher separated the young bullock from the rest of the grazing herd."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'bullock' (a castrated male bovine or young bull) with the near-homophone 'bollock', a vulgar British slang term for a testicle or nonsense.

• Nearby Words

bullishness
bullmastiff
bullnecked
bullock
bulloo
bullpen
bullring

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'bulluc', meaning a male calf or young bull, formed as a diminutive of 'bula' (bull) with the suffix '-uc'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bullock. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bullock
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