noun an investor who buys a financial security in the hope that its price will rise
In finance, 'bull' is used to describe a market condition where prices are rising or expected to rise.
In sports such as rodeo or bullfighting, 'bull' refers to the large, male bovine animal used in the event.
In slang, 'bull' can refer to nonsense or lies, as in 'that's a bunch of bull'.
The term 'bull' is often used in idiomatic expressions such as 'bull in a china shop' to describe someone who is clumsy or reckless.
In animal husbandry, 'bull' refers to a male bovine animal, typically used for breeding purposes.
In the stock market, 'bull' is used to describe an investor who is optimistic about the market and expects prices to rise.
The term 'bull' may be used by writers to describe a market that is experiencing a rise in prices and investor confidence.
Psychologists may use the term 'bull' in a metaphorical sense to describe someone who is assertive or aggressive in their behavior.