bull|ish

bull|ish
bull|ish «BUL ihsh», adjective.
1. like a bull in manner or temper.
2. a) trying to raise prices or tending to raise prices, especially in the stock market: »

a bullish buyer.

b) prompted by the expectation that prices will rise: »

a bullish market.

3. hopeful or confident; optimistic: »

I'm bullish about next year's business prospects

bull´ish|ly, adverb.
bull´ish|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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