It is being discussed in the open, and people are speaking up.
That is a good thing.
I found it interesting how the word "bully" has evolved (according to dictionary.com). From sweetheart to quarrelsome?
noun
1.
a blustering, quarrelsome, overbearing person who habitually badgers and intimidates smaller or weaker people.
2.
Archaic . a man hired to do violence.
3.
Obsolete . a pimp; procurer.
4.
Obsolete . good friend; good fellow.
5.
Obsolete . sweetheart; darling.
How did this evolution occur? From sweetheart to quarrelsome? Interesting.
ReplyDeleteI don't get it either
DeleteYep, very interesting...
ReplyDeleteEnglish is something else.
Deletethanks. never knew bully has anything to do with 'love'.
ReplyDeleteDidn't know either till I put this post together
DeleteInteresting transition!
ReplyDeleteyes indeed
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