Street voices
Michael
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United States
"Bull is a word to refer to an individual, instead of saying person, you would use this word instead. For example, I never met Bull, but I heard he is cool."
What it means
Means a guy, person, or individual, usually said in a casual, local way instead of dude or man. It has that neighborhood shorthand feel, like the word rolled off the curb and kept walking. You use it when pointing somebody out or talking about someone without making it formal. Short, blunt, and very everyday.
Usage examples
"I met this buhl at the corner store who knew every Eagles stat since 2004 and still had time to roast my snack choices."
"Some buhl at the bus stop gave me directions, walked me half a block to be sure, and waved off any thanks like it was nothing."
Where it comes from
A Philadelphia spin on boy, flattened in the local accent until it became its own word. On the street it stands in for any guy, casual and neighbourly.
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