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The correct spelling is bull.

How to pronounce bull

/ˈbʊl/
noun

IPA: /ˈbʊl/

Say it like: Bul-l

The correct spelling is bull. An adult male of domesticated cattle or oxen. For example: "a bull elephant"

Usage Examples

a bull elephant

Don't pay any attention to him. He talks a lot of bullshit.

Anyone want to play a few hands of bullshit?

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An adult male of domesticated cattle or oxen.
  2. 2.A male of domesticated cattle or oxen of any age.
  3. 3.Any adult male bovine.
  4. 4.An adult male of certain large mammals, such as whales, elephants, camels and seals.
  5. 5.A large, strong man.

adjective

  1. 1.Large and strong, like a bull.
  2. 2.(of large mammals) adult male
  3. 3.Of a market in which prices are rising (compare bear)
  4. 4.Stupid

verb

  1. 1.To force oneself (in a particular direction).
  2. 2.To lie, to tell untruths.
  3. 3.To be in heat; to manifest sexual desire as cows do.
  4. 4.To polish boots to a high shine.
  5. 5.To endeavour to raise the market price of.

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