noun
bullseye
BUUL-zeye
Bullseye (noun) means the very center of a target, or a shot that hits it dead-center. Example: “She hit a perfect bullseye with her final dart.”
noun
1
The very center of a target, or a shot that hits it dead-center.
"She hit a perfect bullseye with her final dart."
"His pitch landed right in the bullseye of the catcher's mitt."
2
A hard, striped, peppermint-flavored boiled sweet, popular in the UK.
"He unwrapped a bullseye from the paper bag."
intj
1
An exclamation used when someone hits a target exactly, or makes a completely accurate statement.
""Bullseye! That's exactly what happened.""
How to use bullseye
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe dead center of a target — or, figuratively, getting something exactly right.
Common pairings
hit the bullseye
a bullseye shot
dead-center bullseye
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Word forms
- Plural
- bullseyes
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Etymology
From "bull's eye" — possibly from the old practice of English archers testing their skill by shooting an arrow through the eye socket of a bull's skull.
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What does “bullseye” mean?
The word “bullseye” means the very center of a target, or a shot that hits it dead-center. In plain terms, the dead center of a target — or, figuratively, getting something exactly right.
How do you pronounce “bullseye”?
“Bullseye” is pronounced BUUL-zeye (/ˈbʊlzaɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “bullseye” in a sentence?
Here is “bullseye” used in a sentence: “She hit a perfect bullseye with her final dart.”
What part of speech is “bullseye”?
Depending on how it is used, “bullseye” can be a noun and an intj.
How many meanings does “bullseye” have?
“Bullseye” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the very center of a target, or a shot that hits it dead-center.
