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.”

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms cap pill slug bullet point

Origin

From Middle French boulette.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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