bull
Translation
bull, bull market, nonsense
Examples
The farmer has a big bull.
The farmer has a big bull.
He is a bull in the stock market.
He is a bull in the stock market.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) bull a male bovine animal. The farmer has a big bull.
((a/the)) bull an investor who expects prices to rise. He is a bull in the stock market.
Similar Words
Synonyms: steer, ox; Antonyms: cow
Etymology
From Old English 'bula', meaning a male bovine animal.
Memory Tips
Picture a strong bull charging forward, which is used as a metaphor for an investor pushing market prices up.