English Explanatory Dictionary

bossy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Tending to give orders to others, especially when unwarranted; domineering.
noun
  1. A cow or calf.
adj
  1. Ornamented with bosses; studded.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɔsi/ /ˈbɑsi/ /ˈbɒsi/ /ˈbɒsɪ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-bossy.wav

Word forms

bossy bossier bossiest bossies more bossy most bossy

Etymology

From boss + -y.

Synonyms

autocratic bossy coercive controlling despotic dominant domineering forceful harsh heavy-handed iron-fisted iron-handed monocratic obtrusive oppressive overbearing strict dictatorial authoritarian commanding tyrannical demanding inflexible

Antonyms

humble servile sycophantic

Related words

arrogant

Derived words

bossily bossiness bossyboots bossy pants bossy r overbossy
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