Bulliest

/ˈbʊliɪst/ adjective

Definition

Superlative form of 'bully': the most aggressive, dominating, or bullying in character; or most muscular and bullish in appearance.

Etymology

From 'bully' with the superlative suffix '-est', the highest degree of the quality. This follows English's basic pattern for showing the most extreme version of an adjective.

Kelly Says

Superlatives like '-est' have been in English since Old English times, which is why we say 'biggest' instead of 'more big'—some of the oldest grammar patterns still rule our language!

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