Teddy Roosevelt used the term "bully" as an adjective to mean "wonderful" or "superb", and coined the term "bully pulpit" to mean a terrific platform from which to advocate an agenda.
An alternate definition of "bully" as a noun means someone who harasses or intimidates. The modern definition of "bully pulpit" reflects the misuse of the church pulpit by unenlightened preachers to bully followers into submitting to their twisted views.
An alternate definition of "bully" as a noun means someone who harasses or intimidates. The modern definition of "bully pulpit" reflects the misuse of the church pulpit by unenlightened preachers to bully followers into submitting to their twisted views.
I used to enjoy going to church until the preacher started using the bully pulpit to rail against homosexuals. This is not the message of Jesus! I have plenty of gay friends who are the kindest, most generous people you could know. I don't attend church anymore.
by tnunnster May 2, 2010
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by Fabriccccc March 4, 2017
Get the Bullying mug.Someone who hates themselves, abused at age six or molested at twelve. Some people justify their foolish actions. But most can't even fathom the psychological hell some of these kids (even adults) put up with just to get by the eight hour school or work day. Most choose not to step in and do anything about it. Whether it be they're scared or it's just none of their business. The word "bully" isn't necessarily strong enough to make people care. It just conjures up the image of a mean burly kid stealing lunch money. When in all reality it's the embarrassment and painful emotional abuse of feeling subhuman.
by Fleurdelisa October 11, 2010
Get the bully mug.On November 3rd, the day after National Bully Tall People Day, the Tall People are allowed to get revenge. Tall people can bully any of their friends that are shorter than them, with no repercussions, but only on November 3rd.
Jacob bullied me yesterday, now it’s my turn to bully him since it’s National Bully Short People Day!
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