bullfrog
pronunciation
How to pronounce bullfrog in British English:
UK [ˈbʊlfrɒg]
How to pronounce bullfrog in American English:
US [ˈbʊlfrɔg]
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- Noun:
- largest North American frog; highly aquatic with a deep-pitched voice
Word Origin
- bullfrog (n.)
- also bull-frog, 1738, from bull (n.1) + frog (n.1). So called for its voice.
Example
- 1. Lie had a bullfrog frown and a chest covered with medals .
- 2. A young bullfrog must quickly learn one simple froggy fact .
- 3. Would you rather be a bullfrog ?
- 4. Tell that to the bullfrog , chicken hawk or turtledove .
- 5. A bullfrog was croakingin the distance .