bulchin

/ˈbʌltʃɪn/

Definitions

1. verb

to bulge or protrude, especially with the eyes or face

“The child’s eyes bulchin with excitement as they opened their Christmas presents.”

2. noun

a type of fish, Bulchein, which is a species of cichlid

“The aquarium enthusiast carefully handled the rare bulchin, a newly discovered species.”

Synonyms

  • bulge
  • protrude

Antonyms

  • recede
  • shrink