SINCE 1828
bossy
adjective (1)
\ ˈbä-sē
, ˈbȯ-\
, ˈbȯ-\
Definition of bossy
(Entry 1 of 3)
bossy
noun
\ ˈbȯ-sē
, ˈbä-\
, ˈbä-\
plural bossies
bossy
adjective (2)
\ ˈbȯ-sē
, ˈbä-\
, ˈbä-\
bossier;
bossiest
Definition of bossy (Entry 3 of 3)
: inclined to domineer : dictatorial
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bossy
adjective
\ ˈbȯ-sē
\
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bossier;
bossiest
Kids Definition of bossy
: liking to order people around
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