Bullying
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mid 16th century: probably from Middle Dutch boele ‘lover’. Original use was as a term of endearment applied to either sex; it later became a familiar form of address to a male friend. The current sense dates from the late 17th century.
wiktionary
From bully + -ing.
From bully + -ing.
etymonline
bullying (n.)
"insolent tyrannizing, personal intimidation," 1777, verbal noun from bully (v.).
