bulldog

adjective/ˈbʊlˌdɔɡ/

Frequency rank: #8,741 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

a breed of dog known for its strong, tenacious build; also used as an adjective meaning stubbornly persistent.

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Example sentence

The firefighter showed real bulldog determination when he refused to give up despite the dangerous conditions.

Synonyms & related words

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