bullpout
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of bullpout
An Americanism dating back to 1815–25; bull(head) + pout 2
Example Sentences
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She dropped her own pole, ran to the amazed Lily, and dragged in a big bullpout—sometimes called “catfish”—that was sulking in the mud at the bottom, with Lil’s hook firmly fastened in its jaws.
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“Away with you, you varmint!” said Billy Kirby, plucking a bullpout from the meshes, and casting the animal back into the lake with contempt.
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