bulldog
1 of 3noun
bull·dog ˈbu̇l-ˌdȯg 
also ˈbəl-
1
: any of a breed of compact muscular short-haired dogs having widely separated forelegs and an undershot lower jaw that were developed in England to fight bulls
2
: a handgun with a thick usually short barrel
3
: a proctor's attendant at an English university
bulldog
2 of 3adjective
: suggestive of a bulldog
bulldog tenacity
bulldog
3 of 3verb
bulldogged; bulldogging; bulldogs
transitive verb
: to throw (a steer) by seizing the horns and twisting the neck
bulldogger noun
bulldogging noun
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web
Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 June 2022 Michael Reynolds, the tenacious and loquacious courtroom bulldog who prosecuted some of Wayne County’s highest-profile homicides while earning praise from judges and adversaries, died Tuesday at his home in Grosse Pointe Woods. Joe Swickard, Detroit Free Press, 5 Mar. 2022 The third bulldog, Miss Asia, ran away but was later found safe. CBS News, 3 Aug. 2022 Like other abelisaurids, the dinosaur had a fierce bulldog-like face. Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 June 2022 Actors, bandits, priests and one English bulldog: the names behind L.A. beaches. Justin Raystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2022 Accompanied by a young mechanic and, for much of the trip, a faithful, goggles-wearing bulldog, Jackson pulled off what was thought to be an impossible feat. Gary Kamiya, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 June 2022 The American Kennel Club ranks the Pekingese 73rd out of 79 breeds in terms of intelligence, slightly ahead of the bulldog. Kevin Fisher-paulson, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 May 2022 While his life hung in limbo, the wrinkled face of his bulldog, Costello, filled his mind. Scott Carney, Outside Online, 22 Apr. 2020 Xl Media, cleveland, 20 Aug. 2022 Ashley Avila and Charlie Brinckerhoff of Libertyville brought their pups Bella, a female Shih Tzu breed, and Humphrey, a male bulldog-pit bull mix. Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2022 To reach 1,000 wins faster than anyone but Arizona legend Mike Candrea, Walton has relied on his bulldog mentality, eye for detail and firm hand to produce a player’s best effort. Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 20 May 2022 In 2020 the two got a french bulldog puppy together named Deco. Marisa Dellatto, Forbes, 19 May 2022 Current English bulldog owners are encouraged to monitor all health issues and seek medical advice early if there are concerns. Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 16 June 2022 Hjerpe’s quick wit and easygoing smile are replaced by a stoic, bulldog intensity. oregonlive, 24 May 2022 Meanwhile, the Goliath in this power dynamic pays bulldog lawyers to shut people up, hires private investigators to dig up dirt on the person coming forward, and uses aggressive PR and connections at the top to feed stories to the media. Amber Scorah, Fortune, 26 Apr. 2022 There was the intimidating, bulldog-faced German supervisor who once saved her life, whisking her out of the infirmary after an SS inspector began sending sick patients to the gas chambers. Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2022 Jason Mcdaniel, Houston Chronicle, 10 Mar. 2018 See More
Noun
Skin hydration and a non-greasy feel make this a bulldog of a choice for a new skin routine. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 June 2022 Michael Reynolds, the tenacious and loquacious courtroom bulldog who prosecuted some of Wayne County’s highest-profile homicides while earning praise from judges and adversaries, died Tuesday at his home in Grosse Pointe Woods. Joe Swickard, Detroit Free Press, 5 Mar. 2022 The third bulldog, Miss Asia, ran away but was later found safe. CBS News, 3 Aug. 2022 Like other abelisaurids, the dinosaur had a fierce bulldog-like face. Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 June 2022 Actors, bandits, priests and one English bulldog: the names behind L.A. beaches. Justin Raystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2022 Accompanied by a young mechanic and, for much of the trip, a faithful, goggles-wearing bulldog, Jackson pulled off what was thought to be an impossible feat. Gary Kamiya, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 June 2022 The American Kennel Club ranks the Pekingese 73rd out of 79 breeds in terms of intelligence, slightly ahead of the bulldog. Kevin Fisher-paulson, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 May 2022 While his life hung in limbo, the wrinkled face of his bulldog, Costello, filled his mind. Scott Carney, Outside Online, 22 Apr. 2020 Adjective
On the other side, players can get Edwards to win by a bulldog choke (+5000) and to win by KO/TKO or DQ (+550). Xl Media, cleveland, 20 Aug. 2022 Ashley Avila and Charlie Brinckerhoff of Libertyville brought their pups Bella, a female Shih Tzu breed, and Humphrey, a male bulldog-pit bull mix. Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2022 To reach 1,000 wins faster than anyone but Arizona legend Mike Candrea, Walton has relied on his bulldog mentality, eye for detail and firm hand to produce a player’s best effort. Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 20 May 2022 In 2020 the two got a french bulldog puppy together named Deco. Marisa Dellatto, Forbes, 19 May 2022 Current English bulldog owners are encouraged to monitor all health issues and seek medical advice early if there are concerns. Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 16 June 2022 Hjerpe’s quick wit and easygoing smile are replaced by a stoic, bulldog intensity. oregonlive, 24 May 2022 Meanwhile, the Goliath in this power dynamic pays bulldog lawyers to shut people up, hires private investigators to dig up dirt on the person coming forward, and uses aggressive PR and connections at the top to feed stories to the media. Amber Scorah, Fortune, 26 Apr. 2022 There was the intimidating, bulldog-faced German supervisor who once saved her life, whisking her out of the infirmary after an SS inspector began sending sick patients to the gas chambers. Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2022 Verb
Wade Sumpter was the last repeat bulldogging champ in 2012. Jason Mcdaniel, Houston Chronicle, 10 Mar. 2018 See More Word History
First Known Use
Noun
circa 1518, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Adjective
1816, in the meaning defined above
Verb
1905, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing bulldog
Kids Definition
bulldog
noun
bull·dog ˈbu̇l-ˌdȯg
: a dog of English origin with short hair and a stocky powerful build