bulletproof
verb · adjective
Simple meaning
Capable of withstanding a direct shot by a bullet fired from a gun.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈbʊlətpɹuf
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Definition
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verb
transitive
To make proof against bullets.
Make bulletproof
transitiveinformal
To make resistant to failure.
adjective
of a material
Capable of withstanding a direct shot by a bullet fired from a gun.
figurative
Reliable, infallible, sturdy or error-tolerant.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
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A vest capable of resisting the impact of a bullet.
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