Meaning of the word bulldog in English
What does bulldog mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
bulldog
US /ˈbʊl.dɑːɡ/
UK /ˈbʊl.dɒɡ/
Noun
a dog of a sturdy, muscular breed with a large head, short snout, and a wrinkled face, originally bred for bull-baiting.
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The family adopted a cute little bulldog puppy.
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His loyal bulldog always followed him everywhere.
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Verb
to tackle or deal with (a problem or situation) in a determined and uncompromising way.
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The new manager decided to bulldog the issue of low productivity.
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She had to bulldog her way through the bureaucratic process.
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