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bullnecked

bullnecked

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A person with a thick short neck that looks strong
  • adjective
  • /ˈbʊlˌnɛkt/
: cuello de toro
  • Beet lifted Jasmine, the way a bullnecked partner lifts a ballerina, and the pair came on stage on Citron's fluty cue.

Examples

  • He looked intimidating with his bullnecked build, which suggested strength and confidence.

  • Many bullnecked animals can be found in the wild, showcasing their impressive physiques.

  • The bullnecked wrestler easily overpowered his opponent in the ring.

How Thick

bullnecked
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Surface Forms

bullnecked positive

Morphology

bullnecked = bull + neck (transparent) = bull + neck + ed

The adjective is formed by compounding 'bull' + 'neck' and adding the adjectival '-ed' meaning 'having a neck like a bull', which is directly inferable from the parts.

Etymology

Bullnecked comes from putting together bull and neck, a simple picture of a person's neck being like a bull's strong, thick neck. So, to call someone bullnecked is to say they have a 'thick, powerful neck' and look very strong.