buller Meaning & Definition
What Does Buller Mean?
Buller is a verb that means To boil or seethe. As a noun, it means The bubbling or seething of a torrent. As a noun, it means A steer that allows itself to be mounted by bulls when in the crowded conditions of a feedlot.
Buller at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈbʊlə(ɹ)/ |
| Plural | bullers |
| Verb forms | bullers, bullering, bullered |
Buller Definition (Verb)
- To boil or seethe.
Buller as a Noun
- The bubbling or seething of a torrent.
Verb
- To make a lot of noise.
- To force one's way; to be pushy.
Noun
- A steer that allows itself to be mounted by bulls when in the crowded conditions of a feedlot.
- A homosexual man.
Synonyms of Buller
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Buller synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
buller (third-person singular simple present bullers, present participle bullering, simple past and past participle bullered)
buller (plural bullers)
Words That Rhyme With Buller
Origin of Buller
Origin 1: From Scots buller (“to boil, seethe”). Of obscure origin. Probably related to Old Norse bulla (“to boil”) and Old French bullir (“to boil”), Latin bulliō (“to boil”), all from Proto-Indo-European *bew- (“swelling”).
Origin 2: From Scots buller, bullir (“to bellow, roar”), likely of North Germanic origin, ultimately from Proto-Germanic *bellaną (“to roar”). Compare Danish buldre (“to rumble”), Swedish bullra (“to make a noise, roar, rumble”).
Origin 3: From bull + -er.
Common Questions About Buller
Is buller a verb or a noun?
Buller is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is the plural of buller?
The plural of buller is bullers.
What is the past tense of buller?
The past tense of buller is bullered. The present participle is bullering.