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As a bounty hunter, I have to dress the part. If I came to the door and looked like Carrot Top, you'd laugh.
Duane Chapman

Meaning of "bounty hunter" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BOUNTY HUNTER

bounty hunter  [ˈbaʊntɪ ˈhʌntə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BOUNTY HUNTER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Bounty hunter is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BOUNTY HUNTER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

bounty hunter

Bounty hunter

A bounty hunter captures fugitives for a monetary reward. Other professional names, mainly used in the United States, include bail enforcement agent, bail agent, recovery agent, bail recovery agent, or fugitive recovery agent. Sometimes, such an individual is referred to as a bounty killer if a murder is required to collect the bounty.

Definition of bounty hunter in the English dictionary

The definition of bounty hunter in the dictionary is person who tries to find or kill someone, to get a reward that has been offered, especially.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BOUNTY HUNTER


antihunter
ˌæntɪˈhʌntə
bowhunter
ˈbəʊˌhʌntə
bug-hunter
ˈbʌɡˌhʌntə
bunter
ˈbʌntə
Deerhunter
ˈdɪəˌhʌntə
foxhunter
ˈfɒksˌhʌntə
Gunter
ˈɡʌntə
headhunter
ˈhɛdhʌntə
hunter
ˈhʌntə
lion-hunter
ˈlaɪənˌhʌntə
manhunter
ˈmænˌhʌntə
marabunta
ˈmærəˌbʌntə
minehunter
ˈmaɪnˌhʌntə
mole-hunter
ˈməʊlˈhʌntə
munter
ˈmʌntə
nonhunter
ˌnɒnˈhʌntə
pothunter
ˈpɒtˌhʌntə
punter
ˈpʌntə
shunter
ˈʃʌntə
witch-hunter
ˈwɪtʃˌhʌntə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BOUNTY HUNTER

bounden
bounden duty
bounder
bounderish
boundless
boundlessly
boundlessness
boundness
bounds
bounteous
bounteously
bounteousness
bounties
bountiful
bountifully
bountifulness
bounty
bounty bag
bounty-fed farmers
bountyhed

WORDS THAT END LIKE BOUNTY HUNTER

bargain hunter
bean counter
bean-counter
center
checkout counter
cool hunter
counter
deli counter
discounter
encounter
food counter
fortune hunter
fortune-hunter
Geiger counter
grunter
haunter
house hunter
over the counter
over-the-counter
scintillation counter
ticket counter

Synonyms and antonyms of bounty hunter in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «bounty hunter» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BOUNTY HUNTER

Find out the translation of bounty hunter to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of bounty hunter from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «bounty hunter» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

赏金猎人
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cazador de recompensas
570 millions of speakers

English

bounty hunter
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बाउंटी हंटर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

صياد مكافأة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

охотник за головами
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

caçador de recompensas
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

দানশীল শিকারী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

chasseur de primes
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pemburu hadiah
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kopfgeldjäger
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

賞金稼ぎ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

현상금 사냥꾼
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Hadiah pamburu
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thợ săn tiền thưởng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பவுண்டரி ஹண்டர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

उदार शिकारी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kelle avcısı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

cacciatore di taglie
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

łowca nagród
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

мисливець за головами
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

vânător de recompense
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κυνηγός επικηρυγμένων
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

bounty hunter
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

prisjägare
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

bounty hunter
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of bounty hunter

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BOUNTY HUNTER»

The term «bounty hunter» is quite widely used and occupies the 36.344 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BOUNTY HUNTER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about bounty hunter

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QUOTES WITH «BOUNTY HUNTER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word bounty hunter.
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Duane Chapman
As a bounty hunter, I have to dress the part. If I came to the door and looked like Carrot Top, you'd laugh.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BOUNTY HUNTER»

Discover the use of bounty hunter in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to bounty hunter and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Bounty Hunter
Like his Wild West counterpart, the modern bountyman tracks the bail fugitive, arrests him and surrenders him to the police - all for the love of money.
Bob Burton, 1984
2
Beauty and the Bounty Hunter: Once Upon a Time in the West
Cathleen Chase is no killer—but as Cat O’Banyon, she is a ruthless bounty hunter who always gets her man.
Lori Austin, 2012
3
Luke Jensen, Bounty Hunter
Hunting down the baddest of the bad. . .to become the greatest bounty hunter who ever lived. This is the sprawling saga of one fearless man who would stop at nothing to bring outlaws to justice--and freedom to America. . .
William W. Johnstone, J.A. Johnstone, 2012
4
Last Man Standing: Killbook of a Bounty Hunter
Details the characters, corporations, and products in the world of the forthcoming Last Man Standing graphic novel and motion picture, presented as if the book is a scrapbook kept by the protagonist.
Dan LuVisi, 2011
5
Cosmic Bounty Hunter
COMIC STRIP FICTION / GRAPHIC NOVELS. Features Superman, The Man of Steel, who defeats aliens and Super-villains, and rescues Lois Lane anmd Jimmy Olsen. Kid's favourite super hero comics turned into easy-to-read chapter books. Ages 8+.
B. A. Hoena, 2011
6
Bail Enforcer: The Advanced Bounty Hunter
America's most successful bounty hunter reveals advanced details and tricks of hunting and capturing humans.
Bob Burton, 1990
7
Tales of the Bounty Hunters
Five stories highlight the world of Star Wars and feature the writings of Dave Wolverton, Kathy Tyers, M. Shayne Bell, and Daniel Keys Moran
Kevin J. Anderson, 1996
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Star Wars Bounty Hunter: Prima's Official Strategy Guide
The Hunt Is On ·Extensive walkthroughs and detailed maps for every level ·Vital strategies to defeat every outlaw ·Crucial combat tips and boss strategies ·Comprehensive tactics for all weapons and items, including the jet pack! ·All ...
David S. J. Hodgson, Prima Temp Authors, 2002
9
I Am a Bounty Hunter
Boba Fett describes his life, from his family background to his work as a bounty hunter, and the friends and enemies he meets.
Kerry Milliron, 2002
10
Where Mercy Is Shown, Mercy Is Given
The international bounty hunter opens up about his trial in Mexico, his controversial racial slur, and the many exciting manhunts that he has conducted.
Duane Dog Chapman, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BOUNTY HUNTER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term bounty hunter is used in the context of the following news items.
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See 'Star Wars' Bounty Hunter Boba Fett Like You've Never Seen …
Fans know the enigmatic “Star Wars” bounty hunter Boba Fett very well, from his first appearance in “The Empire Strikes Back” (and later in the ... «MTV.com, Jul 15»
2
No porkies - fishermen land a pig
Glen Dobbs and a friend, named only as Adrian, were out fishing as part of the Bounty Hunter Fishing Tournament over the weekend when they ... «Waikato Times, Jul 15»
3
NYS Fair grandstand to feature monster trucks and demolition derby …
The monster truck rally that evening features 2005 World Freestyle Champion, Bounty Hunter, which will attempt to defend the New York State ... «Syracuse.com, Jul 15»
4
The American Civil War & Comic Books Part II: DC's Most Famous …
In the second part of The American Civil War & Comic Books, The Outhouse will discuss DC's bounty hunter and hero/anti-hero Jonah Hex. «The Outhouse, Jul 15»
5
Dog The Bounty Hunter Loses Out In Prison Escapee Hunt!
Officers beat bounty hunter Duane “Dog” Chapman to close the case on one of the escaped “Shawshank” murderers! On June 26, federal ... «The National Enquirer, Jul 15»
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NY prison escape: Dog the Bounty Hunter says 4 teens may be …
Duane "Dog" Chapman, star of TV's "Dog the Bounty Hunter," arrives at the CMT Music Awards at Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, June 4, ... «Syracuse.com, Jun 15»
7
Teens say they almost picked up escaped prisoner David Sweat …
Dog the Bounty Hunter also told the Watertown Daily Times that some teens may have tipped cops off to Sweat's whereabouts after they ... «New York Daily News, Jun 15»
8
Officials assist lost bounty hunter in Morgan Co.
A search party was sent to locate a bounty hunter after his agent lost contact with ... According to sheriff's officials, a bounty hunter got lost in the woods Sunday ... «WAFF, Jun 15»
9
TV's 'Dog the Bounty Hunter' may be monitoring search for NY fugitives
Chapman, also known as television's “Dog the Bounty Hunter,” and his wife landed in New York City on Thursday, deCastro confirmed. «Buffalo News, Jun 15»
10
Fake bounty hunting operation exposed by former team member
Estep says he was homeless and without a job when Alvino Jones presented him with the opportunity of becoming a bounty hunter. “My chest ... «Fox 59, Jun 15»

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