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smargiasso — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bully noun A person who deliberately mistreats, threatens, or intimidates others they see as weaker.

Senses

smargiasso is used for these senses in English:

  • bully A person who is intentionally physically or emotionally cruel to others, especially to those whom they perceive as being vulnerable or of less power or privilege. [from late 17th c.]
  • wise guy (informal, mildly, derogatory, sarcastic, or, humorous) One who is insolent or flippant; one who makes jokes or perpetrates pranks.

bully — full definition

  1. noun A person who deliberately mistreats, threatens, or intimidates others they see as weaker.
  2. verb To intimidate or act aggressively toward someone, typically someone perceived as weaker.
  3. adj Excellent or first-rate (dated, informal).

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