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American bully

American bully noun: a dog of a modern breed developed in the United States in the 1980s, known for its size, strength, and aggression.

Noun

American bully (plural American bullies)

  1. A dog of a modern breed developed in the United States in the 1980s, known for its size, strength, and aggression.
    • The Metropolitan police seized 44 American bullies in 2023 up to May, almost three times as many as the next most common breed, Staffordshire bull terrier crossbreeds.2023 August 16, Jessica Murray, “Perfect pets or dangerous dogs? The sudden, surprising rise of American bully XLs”, in The Guardian, →ISSN

Forms of American bully

pluralAmerican bullies
alternative formAmerican Bully

Questions about American bully

What does American bully mean?
American bully means a dog of a modern breed developed in the United States in the 1980s, known for its size, strength, and aggression.
What part of speech is American bully?
American bully is a noun.
What is the plural of American bully?
The plural of American bully is American bullies.

Words near American bully in the dictionary

  1. American Bulldog
  2. American Bulldogs
  3. American bullfrog
  4. American bullfrogs
  5. American bullies
  6. American bully
  7. American calumba
  8. American Canyon
  9. American centauries
  10. American centaury
  11. American Century

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