bossy

¹bossy

adjective \ˈbä-sē, ˈbȯ-\

Definition of BOSSY

1

:  marked by a swelling or roundness

2

:  marked by bosses :  studded

First Known Use of BOSSY

1543

Rhymes with BOSSY

Aussie, drossy, flossy, glossy, posse

²bossy

noun \ˈbȯ-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

Aussie, lossy, mossy

³bossy

adjective \ˈbȯ-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