bossier; bossiest
: inclined to domineer : dictatorial
bossiness noun
1
: marked by a swelling or roundness
2
: marked by bosses : studded

bossy

3 of 3

noun

plural bossies
: cow, calf

Examples of bossy in a Sentence

Adjective (1) I don't want to work with him because he's so bossy and always runs roughshod over me
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Adjective
Pluto will also enter Aquarius on Nov. 19, activating your bossy 10th house of career — until 2044 — which comes with a series of transformative experiences and breakthroughs. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024 The writers struggle a bit more to settle on an arc for Liz (Christa Miller), Jimmy’s bossy, buttinsky neighbor. Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 15 Oct. 2024 With Venus in Sagittarius shining a light on your bossy 10th house of publicity, reputation and career matters, love and romance may suddenly intertwine with your professional pursuits. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024 Giving a clear direction is different than being bossy! Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bossy 

Word History

Etymology

Noun

boss entry 6

First Known Use

Adjective (1)

1882, in the meaning defined above

Adjective (2)

1543, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1843, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bossy was in 1543

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Cite this Entry

“Bossy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bossy. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

bossy

adjective
ˈbȯ-sē
bossier; bossiest
: fond of ordering people around : domineering
bossiness noun

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