a ruffian or hired hoodlum, esp. one working for or associated with a political group
Word origin
[1600–10; bully1 + boy]This word is first recorded in the period 1600–10. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: adaptation, alpine, skid, syndicate, umbrella
Examples of 'bullyboy' in a sentence
bullyboy
For this you have to understand a bit about Silvester's character, which is basically a mixture of bullyboy and shrewd opportunist.
Adam, Paul A NASTY DOSE OF DEATH
But, frankly, this overgrown playground bullyboy would be wise to take his own advice.