bullyboyとは 意味・読み方・使い方

名詞

bully boy (複数形 bully boys)

1. A tough, aggressive man, especially one who is young.
   • 1953 Aug. 17, "Italy: The Mills of Justice," Time:

     Back in the Mussolini era, Carlo Corbisiero, part-time barber, brawler and bully boy of the village of Marzano di Nola, near Naples, was pretty proud of his nickname—"Crackshot."

2. (dated) A familiar male associate who is regarded rather fondly, especially one who is spirited and genial.
   • 1878, Horatio Alger, chapter 19, in The Young Adventurer:

     "Then, boys, here's to the health of Mr. Ferguson. He's a bully boy, and no coward."