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bossy

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adjective \ˈbä-sē, ˈbȯ-\

Definition of bossy

  1. 1 :  marked by a swelling or roundness

  2. 2 :  marked by bosses :  studded



1543

First Known Use of bossy

1543

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bossy

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noun \ˈbȯ-sē, ˈbä-\

Definition of bossy

plural

bossies

  1. :  cow, calf



Origin and Etymology of bossy

6boss


First Known Use: 1843

Other Animal Husbandry Terms

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

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bossy

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adjective \ˈbȯ-sē, ˈbä-\

Definition of bossy

bossier

bossiest

  1. :  inclined to domineer :  dictatorial

bossiness

noun


1882

First Known Use of bossy

1882

BOSSY Defined for Kids

bossy

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adjective \ˈbȯ-sē\

Definition of bossy for Students

bossier

bossiest

  1. :  liking to order people around



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