Bullet

/ˈbʊl.ɪt/

The meaning and definition of Bullet, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. A rejection letter, as for employment, admission to a school or a competition.
    “John's not going to any of his top schools; he got a bullet from the last of them yesterday.”
  2. (in attributive use) Very fast (speedy).
    “bullet chess”
verb
  1. To make a shot, especially with great speed.
    “He bulleted a header for his first score of the season.”
  2. To speed, like a bullet.
    “Their debut started slow, but bulleted to number six in its fourth week.”
Synonyms cap pill slug bullet point

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