as in domineering
fond of ordering people around
I don't want to work with him because he's so bossy and always runs roughshod over me
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Recent Examples of bossy
The Boy Is Mine Tour kicking off next month, many fans were curious to know if the duo would ask concertgoers to adapt a certain dress code, with the pair coming up with a bossy suggestion that speaks to their positions in the music game.
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Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 19 Sep. 2025
At its core, Airport Dad Mode is a hyper-organized, slightly bossy travel persona that kicks in under the fluorescent lights of the terminal.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
August begins with Mars’ debut in Libra, energizing your bossy 10th house of authority, career and reputation in the world, prompting you to focus on your professional life and public image, which leaves little time for romance.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Related Articles Miss Manners: My husband has decided that these courtesies are sexist
Asking Eric: Our bossy sister said there won’t be a party.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
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Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 19 Sep. 2025
At its core, Airport Dad Mode is a hyper-organized, slightly bossy travel persona that kicks in under the fluorescent lights of the terminal.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
August begins with Mars’ debut in Libra, energizing your bossy 10th house of authority, career and reputation in the world, prompting you to focus on your professional life and public image, which leaves little time for romance.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Related Articles Miss Manners: My husband has decided that these courtesies are sexist
Asking Eric: Our bossy sister said there won’t be a party.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bossy
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As a young man, he was raised by his domineering father (Charles Dance), who sits with him and teaches him about the sciences.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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More relevant to this show, Ross also directed the fine 2016 film Captain Fantastic, starring Viggo Mortensen as a domineering father who isolates his six children from society.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
6 Nov. 2025
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Led by a far-right authoritarian government, the country has nevertheless encouraged rooftop and utility-scale solar through a mix of government rebates and relaxed regulations.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Unlike communism and other authoritarian systems of government, democratic socialists believe in democracy.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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This version of Ryan was arrogant, unable to conceal pride in his accomplishment.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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So long as that situation continues, the 43-year-old’s allegedly arrogant and stand-offish treatment of his players will not worry the club hierarchy too much.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Bossy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bossy. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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