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

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."

A hard, striped, peppermint-flavored boiled sweet, popular in the UK.

"He unwrapped a bullseye from the paper bag."

intj

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 notes

In plain EnglishThe dead center of a target — or, figuratively, getting something exactly right.

Common pairings

hit the bullseye a bullseye shot dead-center bullseye

Word forms

bullseyes plural

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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.

Synonyms

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dead center spot on exactly bingo precisely on target

Related words

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Rhymes for bullseye

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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