noun
- thugs or hired enforcers who use intimidation or violence
Usage: informal; plural form
Examples
- The corrupt politician hired bullyboys to intimidate his opponents.
- Local businesses were terrorized by the gang’s bullyboys.
- The union leader refused to use bullyboys against striking workers.
- Police arrested several bullyboys after the violent confrontation.
- The crime boss sent his bullyboys to collect unpaid debts.
- Witnesses were too afraid of the bullyboys to testify in court.