Talk:bully

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Where is the meaning and use of the phrase "bully pulpit". I believe this is applying pressure from a position of esteme even without direct influence. Someone who has the megaphone.71.134.244.7 15:54, 29 July 2007 (UTC)Reply

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Rfv-sense: Sri Lankan slang for "penis". - -sche (discuss) 01:18, 25 August 2012 (UTC)Reply

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'a term of endearment'

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Hi, it would be enriching to add the reason it acquired the exactly opposite semantic meaning --Backinstadiums (talk) 12:59, 5 April 2017 (UTC)Reply