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Showing 18 of 3844 words/bʌlk/ [bulk]
[noun] The mass, magnitude, or size of something, especially when large.
/ˈbʌl.ki.nəs/ [bulkiness]
[noun] The state or quality of being large, heavy, or taking up a significant amount of space.
/ˈbʊliːd/ [bullied]
[verb] Past tense and past participle of 'bully': to seek to harm, intimidate, or coerce someone perceived as vulnerable.
/ˈbʊl.i/ [bully]
[noun] A person who uses strength or power to coerce, intimidate, or harm those who are weaker.
/ˈbʊl.i.ɪŋ/ [bullying]
[noun] The act of seeking to harm, intimidate, or coerce someone perceived as vulnerable, often through repeated aggressive behavior.
/ˈbʌm.ər/ [bummer]
[noun] An annoying or unfortunate situation; a disappointment or letdown.
/ˈbʌŋk ˌbɛd/ [bunk bed]
[noun] A type of furniture consisting of a bed frame placed on top of another, allowing two people to sleep in the floor space usually occupied by one.
/ˈbɔɪ/ or /ˈbuːi/ [buoy]
[noun] An anchored float serving as a navigation mark, to show reefs or other hazards, or to moor a vessel.
/ˈbɔɪ.ɪdʒ/ or /ˈbuː.ɪdʒ/ [buoyage]
[noun] A system of buoys deployed in a body of water to mark navigational channels, hazards, or mooring areas.
/ˌbjʊərəˈkrætɪk/ [bureaucratic]
[adjective] Relating to the business of running an organization or government, often characterized by excessive complexity, rigid adherence to rules, and lack of flexibility.
/bɜːrn/ [burn]
[verb] To consume or be consumed by fire; to undergo combustion.
/ˈbɜːrnɪst/ [burnest]
[verb] The archaic second-person singular present indicative form of 'burn', meaning to be on fire or to consume with fire when addressed to 'thou'.
/ˈbʊʃəl/ [bushel]
[noun] A unit of capacity for dry measure, equivalent to 8 gallons or 35.2 liters (specifically used for agricultural produce).
/ˈbʌstieɪ/ [bustier]
[noun] A close-fitting, strapless garment for women that covers the torso and is designed to shape and support the bust, often worn as a top or as lingerie.
/ˈbɪzi pleɪs/ [busy place]
[noun] A location characterized by a high level of activity, constant movement, bustling crowds, and frequent commotion.
/ˈbʌksəmnəs/ [buxomness]
[noun] The quality or state of being buxom; specifically, having a full-bosomed, curvaceous, and healthy physical appearance.
/baɪ ˈɪntuː/ [buy into]
[idiom] To completely believe in, accept, or support an idea, theory, or plan.
/ˈbaɪ.pæs/ [bypass]
[noun] A road built around a town or congested area to relieve traffic; an alternative route.