bossily

boss·y

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [baw-see, bos-ee]
- /ˈbɔ si, ˈbɒs i/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [baw-see, bos-ee]
- /ˈbɔ si, ˈbɒs i/

Definitions of bossily word

adjective bossily given to ordering people about; overly authoritative; domineering. 1
adverb bossily In a bossy manner. 0

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Origin of bossily

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1880-85; boss1 + -y1

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Parts of speech for Bossily

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Bossily

bossily popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for bossily

adverb bossily

autocratically — In an autocratic manner.
dictatorially — In a dictatorial manner.
domineeringly — In a domineering manner.
imperiously — domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial; overbearing: an imperious manner; an imperious person.
officiously — objectionably aggressive in offering one's unrequested and unwanted services, help, or advice; meddlesome: an officious person.

All 6 Synonyms of bossily