The Open Dictionary

bull

noun

UK/bʊl/
US/bʊl/

Definitions of bull noun

animal

  1. B1Countable

    A male cow, or the male of certain other animals such as elephants or whales.

    • The farmer warned that there was a dangerous bull in his field.

    • They saw a bull grazing in the field.

    • The bull was known for its massive size and strength.

finance

  1. Countablefinance & economicsspecialized

    An investor who buys shares expecting their price to increase, so they can be sold for profit later.

    • The investor is a true bull, believing the market will continue to rise.

    • The bulls are optimistic about the future of tech stocks.

    • Bulls tend to become more active during economic recoveries.

nonsense

  1. Uncountableinformal

    Complete nonsense, or something that is untrue.

    • Don't give me that bull, I know you actually know what happened.

    • What he said about how easy it is to succeed is just complete bull.

    • The explanation they gave was just pure bull and didn't make any sense.

Idioms

  • take the bull by the horns

    To confront a difficult or dangerous situation with courage and determination.

    • Faced with the company's serious financial problems, they decided to take the bull by the horns and address them directly instead of running away.

  • like a bull in a china shop

    Describes someone who is very clumsy and careless in their movements or behavior, often causing disruption or damage.

    • He's new to the job and is like a bull in a china shop, making mistakes frequently.