bulletproof
verb
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Pronunciation: /ˈbʊlɪtpɹuːf/ / /ˈbɵlɪtpɹʉwf/ / /ˈbʊlɪtpɹuf/
adj
Etymology: Etymology tree English bullet English -proof English bulletproof From bullet + -proof.
- Capable of withstanding a direct shot by a bullet fired from a gun.
“bulletproof window”
“bulletproof vest”
- Reliable, infallible, sturdy or error-tolerant.
“bulletproof hosting”
“The packed opening night of Twain’s first UK tour since 2004 is an impressively barnstorming, thigh-slapping, eye-searing revue that marries her bulletproof back catalogue with a cautious sprinkle of new material.”
noun
Etymology: Etymology tree English bullet English -proof English bulletproof From bullet + -proof.
- A liquor store
“I converted it to a mini-bar and then I went to every single bulletproof in my neighborhood and ordered a ridiculous amount.”
verb
Etymology: Etymology tree English bullet English -proof English bulletproof From bullet + -proof.
- To make proof against bullets.
- To make resistant to failure.
“We have to bulletproof this program before we let the users at it; check every input, catch every possible flaw... it must not fail in use.”