American bully

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Noun

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American bully (plural American bullies)

  1. A dog of a modern breed developed in the United States in the 1980s, known for its size, strength, and aggression.
    Hyponym: XL bully
    • 2023 August 16, Jessica Murray, “Perfect pets or dangerous dogs? The sudden, surprising rise of American bully XLs”, in The Guardian‎[1], →ISSN:
      The Metropolitan police seized 44 American bullies in 2023 up to May, almost three times as many as the next most common breed, Staffordshire bull terrier crossbreeds.

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