bulk
Pronunciation
/bʌlk/

Definition & Meaning of "bulk"in English

Bulk
01

the major portion or greater part of something, often referring to the size or quantity of an object or substance

bulk definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Uncountable
Plural form
bulks
02

the property of something that is great in magnitude

03

the property possessed by a large mass

04

a phase of training aimed at gaining muscle mass, usually by eating more calories

Slang

What does "bulk" mean in fitness slang?

The term "bulk" refers to a training phase focused on gaining muscle mass, typically by eating a calorie surplus and lifting weights. The structure comes from "bulk," meaning increased size or mass, used to describe intentional body growth. It is commonly used in bodybuilding to contrast with "cutting," where the goal is fat loss and definition.

Examples
He 's starting a winter bulk to add size before cutting in the spring.
to bulk
01

stick out or up

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Movement verb
Regular
Present tense
bulk
3rd person singular
bulks
Present participle
bulking
Past simple
bulked
Past participle
bulked
02

cause to bulge or swell outwards

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