bull
word
/ˈbʊɫ/
buul
/bˈʊl/
buul
Definition
A bull is an adult male cow. The word can also be used for strong, aggressive behavior, and in finance, a "bull" is someone who expects prices to rise.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly it means the animal. In finance, common phrases are 'bull market' and 'bullish'. Do not confuse it with 'cow' (female) or 'ox' (an animal trained for work). It can sound blunt if used about a person.
Spanish: toroPortuguese (BR): touroPortuguese (PT): touroChinese (Simplified): 公牛Chinese (Traditional): 公牛Hindi: सांड - बैल (नर गायवंश)Arabic: ثورBengali: ষাঁড়Russian: быкJapanese: 雄牛Vietnamese: bò đựcKorean: 황소Turkish: boğaUrdu: سانڈIndonesian: banteng
Example Sentences
That farmer has a very large bull.
basic
Be careful near the bull.
basic
The bull is standing in the field.
basic
Investors are feeling bullish again after the report.
natural
He walked into the meeting like a bull, ready to argue with everyone.
natural
A lot of people think we're still in a bull market.
natural