adj
Uncommon
bulletproof
BUU-lihtp-roof
Bulletproof (adj) means Able to stop a bullet fired from a gun. Example: “The officer wore a bulletproof vest under her uniform.”
adj
1
Able to stop a bullet fired from a gun.
"The officer wore a bulletproof vest under her uniform."
2
So reliable or well-designed that it can't fail or be challenged.
"His alibi was bulletproof — there was no way to disprove it."
verb
1
To make something resistant to failure or attack.
"They spent months bulletproofing the contract against legal challenges."
How to use bulletproof
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAble to stop bullets, or figuratively so solid it can't be broken or disproven.
Common pairings
bulletproof vest
bulletproof glass
bulletproof argument
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Word forms
- Plural
- bulletproofs
- Third person singular
- bulletproofs
- Past tense
- bulletproofed
- Comparative
- more bulletproof
- Superlative
- most bulletproof
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Etymology
From bullet + proof, "resistant to."
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What does “bulletproof” mean?
The word “bulletproof” means able to stop a bullet fired from a gun. In plain terms, able to stop bullets, or figuratively so solid it can't be broken or disproven.
How do you pronounce “bulletproof”?
“Bulletproof” is pronounced BUU-lihtp-roof (/ˈbʊlɪtpɹuf/ in IPA).
How do you use “bulletproof” in a sentence?
Here is “bulletproof” used in a sentence: “The officer wore a bulletproof vest under her uniform.”
What part of speech is “bulletproof”?
Depending on how it is used, “bulletproof” can be an adjective and a verb.
Is “bulletproof” a common word?
“Bulletproof” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “bulletproof” have?
“Bulletproof” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: able to stop a bullet fired from a gun.
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