Definitions

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  • adjective Similar to or resembling a bull.
  • adverb Acting in a manner similar to a bull.

Etymologies

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Relatively recent (late 20th century) spelling of bull-like.

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Examples

  • One of the younger guys, handing him aBeam-and-Sam's-Club after Steve had made the venison fall off the guy's bulllike it was overcooked stew meat, asked if the drink was mixed to his liking.

    Lessons from Hunting Camp from Field & Stream's Bill Heavey 2006

  • These gals tend to have round faces and bulllike behaviors or features.

    HerScopes Charlene Lichtenstein 2000

  • These gals tend to have round faces and bulllike behaviors or features.

    HerScopes Charlene Lichtenstein 2000

  • These gals tend to have round faces and bulllike behaviors or features.

    HerScopes Charlene Lichtenstein 2000

  • Helm shook his head, hunching it down on his bulllike shoulders.

    The Seventh Scroll Smith, Wilbur 1995

  • She nodded slightly to the stout man, who advanced bulllike and with a sturdy brisk gesture pushed Mr. In and

    Tales of the Jazz Age 1922

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