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bullyboy
[ bool-ee-boi ]
/ ˈbʊl iˌbɔɪ /
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noun
a ruffian or hired hoodlum, especially one working for or associated with a political group.
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British Dictionary definitions for bullyboy
bullyboy
/ (ˈbʊlɪˌbɔɪ) /
noun
- a ruffian or tough, esp a hired one
- (as modifier)bullyboy tactics
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