bossy
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1bossy

adjective \ˈbä-sē, ˈb-\

Definition of BOSSY

1
: marked by a swelling or roundness
2
: marked by bosses : studded

First Known Use of BOSSY

1543

Rhymes with BOSSY

2bossy

noun \ˈb-sē, ˈbä-\
plural boss·ies

Definition of BOSSY

: cow, calf

Origin of BOSSY

6boss
First Known Use: 1843

Other Animal Husbandry Terms

apiary, bantam, calico, girth, hogwash, mast, rut

Rhymes with BOSSY

3bossy

adjective \ˈb-sē, ˈbä-\
boss·i·er boss·i·est

Definition of BOSSY

: inclined to domineer : dictatorial
boss·i·ness noun

First Known Use of BOSSY

1882

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