Bulldogged

Pronunciation: /ˈbʊlˌdɔɡd/

Definitions of bulldogged

verb to pursue or persistently follow or chase after someone or something with determination and tenacity

Example Sentences

A1 The detective bulldogged the suspect until he confessed.

A2 She bulldogged her way through the crowded market to find the perfect gift.

B1 The journalist bulldogged the politician for answers during the press conference.

B2 The lawyer bulldogged the witness during cross-examination to uncover the truth.

C1 The investigator bulldogged the case for months, determined to solve it.

C2 The activist bulldogged the government for policy changes to protect the environment.

Examples of bulldogged in a Sentence

formal The detective bulldogged the suspect until he confessed to the crime.

informal My mom bulldogged me into cleaning my room before I could go out with my friends.

slang He bulldogged his way through the crowded concert to get to the front row.

figurative She bulldogged her way to the top of the company by outworking everyone else.

Grammatical Forms of bulldogged

• past tense: bulldogged
• plural: bulldogs
• comparative: more bulldogged
• superlative: most bulldogged
• present tense: bulldog
• future tense: will bulldog
• perfect tense: have bulldogged
• continuous tense: is bulldogging
• singular: bulldog
• positive degree: bulldogged
• infinitive: to bulldog
• gerund: bulldogging
• participle: bulldogging

Origin and Evolution of bulldogged

First Known Use: 1800 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'bulldogged' originated from the term 'bulldog', which refers to a breed of dog known for its tenacity and determination.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone or something that displayed the characteristics of a bulldog, such as being tenacious or stubborn. Over time, the term has evolved to also mean forcefully or aggressively handling a situation or task.