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- [baw-see, bos-ee]
- /ˈbɔ si, ˈbɒs i/
- /ˈbɒs.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [baw-see, bos-ee]
- /ˈbɔ si, ˈbɒs i/
Definitions of bossy word
- adjective bossy If you describe someone as bossy, you mean that they enjoy telling people what to do. 3
- adjective bossy domineering, overbearing, or authoritarian 3
- adjective bossy (of furniture) ornamented with bosses 3
- adjective bossy acting like a boss, as by ordering people about; domineering 3
- adjective bossy decorated with bosses; studded 3
- noun bossy cow1 3
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Origin of bossy
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 Bossy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bossy 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bossy
adj bossy
- pushy — obnoxiously forward or self-assertive.
- imperious — domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial; overbearing: an imperious manner; an imperious person.
- overbearing — domineering; dictatorial; haughtily or rudely arrogant.
- authoritarian — If you describe a person or an organization as authoritarian, you are critical of them controlling everything rather than letting people decide things for themselves.
- commanding — If you are in a commanding position or situation, you are in a strong or powerful position or situation.
Antonyms for bossy
adj bossy
- modest — having or showing a moderate or humble estimate of one's merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions.
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