bullbat

[ bool-bat ]

noun

1. nighthawk ( def 1 ).

bullbat

/ ˈbʊlˌbæt /

noun

1. another name for nighthawk

Word History and Origins

Origin of bullbat¹

1830–40, Americanism; said to be so called from the noise it makes when flying. See bull ¹, bat ²

Example Sentences

They tell me that some folks call him Bullbat, though why they should call him either Bat or Hawk is beyond me.

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