bullseye
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈbʊlzaɪ/
KK: /ˈbʊlˌzaɪ/
interjection
Definition
A shout or exclamation used to celebrate hitting the center of a target or to acknowledge a correct or accurate statement.
Example
When she answered the question correctly, he shouted, 'Bullseye!'
Conversation
Wow, you really hit the mark with that answer!
Thanks! I was just thinking about it all week.
Honestly, I think you deserve a bullseye for that insight!
Haha, I appreciate it! Let’s keep aiming for those targets.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
score
hit
nailed
Antonyms
miss
error
blunder
noun
Definition
The center part of a target that is usually the hardest to hit and scores the most points when struck.
Example
He aimed carefully and hit the bullseye on his first try.
Conversation
Did you see my last throw? I hit the bullseye!
No way! That's amazing!
Yeah, I was really surprised myself.
Root Explanation
Bullseye → The word is formed from "bull" (origin uncertain, possibly referring to the shape of the target resembling a bull's eye) and "eye" (from Old English "ēage", meaning the organ of sight). The term "bullseye" refers to the center of a target, often used in archery or shooting, which is typically marked to resemble an eye, hence the name.
Memory Tip
Imagine aiming for the center of a target that looks like a bull's eye — that's why we call it a bullseye.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.