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adjectivebossier, bossiest ˈbɒsi informal Fond of giving people orders; domineering. Example sentencesExamples - A person who knows how to take charge and organise others can also be bossy and dictatorial.
- Someone should slap me but I think it's minor retribution for her unnecessarily autocratic, bossy tendencies that once again reared up yesterday.
- Tributes pour in thick and fast from Lapotaire: ‘She was completely in charge of the crew without being bossy.’
- Speaking last week, after they had moved out and on condition of anonymity, they described him as ‘very bossy and imposing’ but with a ‘technical mind’.
- ‘I like organising and I am fairly bossy,’ says the mum-of-two.
- The doctor who called me bossy last week said I was doubly bossy today!
- A thin, tall woman with a bossy face was giving orders to other girls as they took plates to the different tables.
- Sure, she could be a rude, obnoxious, pushy, bossy woman most of the time, but I also had to admit that she had the heart of a lion.
- One ex-housemate, who did not want to be named, described him as a man who was difficult to get along with, very bossy and ‘imposing’.
- It was obvious in the pride Jyller had and her bossy nature at ordering the maids around.
- I'm bossy, and that's why I want to be a producer.
- How could she be attracted to such a rude, egotistical, high-handed, bossy man like him?
- This also comes through in parliamentary debate, where her style has been criticised as somewhat bossy—despite her complaint that it is a pity the chamber has not allowed more space for cross-party agreement.
- Her father left and her mother worked all the time, so Joey decided to become man of the house and take on an authoritarian and bossy role.
- I'm not sure if she was officially beachmaster, or just being bossy.
- Albert lives with his domineering, bossy, bullying, unhappy, horrible mother.
- His cocky and bossy attitude was not one she liked, but she did go over for Rolandon's sake.
- They are always bossy and try to control you every second.
- Self-assertion and a desire for autonomy are important components of genuine citizenship, as is a distrust of bossy authority.
- Produce very bossy chocolate bars that will order the eater to do ten press ups between each bite.
Synonyms domineering, dominating, overbearing, imperious, masterful, autocratic, autarchic, officious, high-handed, high and mighty, authoritarian, dictatorial, strict, harsh, severe, iron-handed, controlling, despotic, tyrannical, draconian, oppressive, subjugating, undemocratic, anti-democratic informal pushy, cocky, throwing one's weight about
Derivatives adverbˈbɒsɪliˈbɔsəli informal Before Leanne could tell Chloe she didn't feel like going to the dance, Mrs. Brawnings had shoved through and bossily ordered everyone out of the room. Example sentencesExamples - ‘Now,’ I said bossily, ‘You're going to take off your clothes and dry yourself off, and then you're going to get dressed into some warm clothes.’
- When our new friend has returned to her party Nigella reaches across for my notebook and reads it, a bit bossily.
- She bossily took his arm away from my shoulders.
- ‘Perhaps I should rephrase that,’ she said bossily in that same silky tone of hers.
noun ˈbɒsɪnəsˈbɔsinəs informal Don't tolerate tantrums, disrespect or bossiness. Example sentencesExamples - What they had experienced previously as nagging was clearly based on the fear that she had always covered up by apparent control and bossiness.
- And Harry's friend Hermione is getting through her childhood bossiness and becoming the most moral and decent character in the books, as well as being smart and powerful.
- I can't stand your bossiness; you're a tyrant.
- It's from such child-play, along with the bossiness of their grandmother, that Barrie gets the inspiration for the work that will become Peter Pan.
Rhymes Flossie, flossy, glossy, mossy, posse nounPlural bossies ˈbɒsiˈbɔsi US informal A cow or calf. Example sentencesExamples - Alongside Karoo lamb, infused with those tough little Karoo bossies, the delicacy of the month could be Nahoon pork.
Origin Mid 19th century of unknown origin. adjective informal Fond of giving people orders; domineering. she was bossy, scared of nobody, and full of vinegar Example sentencesExamples - Tributes pour in thick and fast from Lapotaire: ‘She was completely in charge of the crew without being bossy.’
- I'm bossy, and that's why I want to be a producer.
- Self-assertion and a desire for autonomy are important components of genuine citizenship, as is a distrust of bossy authority.
- I'm not sure if she was officially beachmaster, or just being bossy.
- ‘I like organising and I am fairly bossy,’ says the mum-of-two.
- They are always bossy and try to control you every second.
- A person who knows how to take charge and organise others can also be bossy and dictatorial.
- The doctor who called me bossy last week said I was doubly bossy today!
- A thin, tall woman with a bossy face was giving orders to other girls as they took plates to the different tables.
- Produce very bossy chocolate bars that will order the eater to do ten press ups between each bite.
- It was obvious in the pride Jyller had and her bossy nature at ordering the maids around.
- This also comes through in parliamentary debate, where her style has been criticised as somewhat bossy—despite her complaint that it is a pity the chamber has not allowed more space for cross-party agreement.
- Her father left and her mother worked all the time, so Joey decided to become man of the house and take on an authoritarian and bossy role.
- Someone should slap me but I think it's minor retribution for her unnecessarily autocratic, bossy tendencies that once again reared up yesterday.
- How could she be attracted to such a rude, egotistical, high-handed, bossy man like him?
- His cocky and bossy attitude was not one she liked, but she did go over for Rolandon's sake.
- Speaking last week, after they had moved out and on condition of anonymity, they described him as ‘very bossy and imposing’ but with a ‘technical mind’.
- One ex-housemate, who did not want to be named, described him as a man who was difficult to get along with, very bossy and ‘imposing’.
- Sure, she could be a rude, obnoxious, pushy, bossy woman most of the time, but I also had to admit that she had the heart of a lion.
- Albert lives with his domineering, bossy, bullying, unhappy, horrible mother.
Synonyms domineering, dominating, overbearing, imperious, masterful, autocratic, autarchic, officious, high-handed, high and mighty, authoritarian, dictatorial, strict, harsh, severe, iron-handed, controlling, despotic, tyrannical, draconian, oppressive, subjugating, undemocratic, anti-democratic
nounˈbôsēˈbɔsi US informal A cow or calf. Compare with boss Example sentencesExamples - Alongside Karoo lamb, infused with those tough little Karoo bossies, the delicacy of the month could be Nahoon pork.
Origin Mid 19th century of unknown origin. |