Meaning
bully, tough guy
- a person who bullies, intimidates, or acts arrogantly toward others
In a sentence
Il bullo della scuola prendeva sempre in giro i compagni più piccoli.
The school bully always made fun of younger classmates.
Smettila di fare il bullo con tuo fratello minore!
Stop acting like a bully with your younger brother!
Perché quei bulli non lasciano in pace gli altri?
Why don't those bullies leave the others alone?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| bullo | masculine · singular |
| bulli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often heard in discussions about school bullying ('bullismo').
- Can also mean someone acting like a swaggering tough guy.