Bulldog
/ˈbʊlˌdɒɡ/
nounBeginner📊CommonAnimal
2 meanings2 questions
Definitions
2 meanings1
A breed of dog known for its muscular build and tenacious nature.
/ˈbʊlˌdɒɡ/
nounneutralBeginner
Animal
A breed of dog
The bulldog guarded the house fiercely.
💡 Simply: A strong and loyal dog.
More Examples
2
She adopted a wrinkled bulldog from the shelter.
How It's Used
Animal Breeds
"He owns a British Bulldog."
Sports
"The mascot for the team is a bulldog."
2
Tenacious, determined, and resolute.
/ˈbʊlˌdɒɡ/
adjectivepositiveIntermediate
Personality
Determined and persistent
He was a bulldog negotiator, refusing to compromise.
💡 Simply: Very determined.
How It's Used
Informal
"She was bulldog in her determination to win."
Tip:Like a bulldog clinging to its prey.
From "bull" + "dog", referring to a type of dog originally bred for bull-baiting.
Originally associated with bull-baiting, the term 'bulldog' later came to represent tenacity and determination.
Memory tip
Think of a bull's strength and a dog's loyalty – that's a bulldog.
Word Origin
Original meaning
"A compound word combining 'bull' (referring to the animal) and 'dog'."
Base: bulldog
British Bulldogbulldog spiritbulldog tenacity
Common misspellings
bulldoggbull dog
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