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1bossy
adjective \ˈbä-sē, ˈbȯ-\
Definition of BOSSY
1
: marked by a swelling or roundness
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First Known Use of BOSSY
1543
2bossy
noun \ˈbȯ-sē, ˈbä-\
plural boss·ies
Definition of BOSSY
Origin of BOSSY
6boss
First Known Use: 1843
3bossy
adjective \ˈbȯ-sē, ˈbä-\
boss·i·erboss·i·est
Definition of BOSSY
: inclined to domineer : dictatorial
— boss·i·ness noun
First Known Use of BOSSY
1882
BOSSY Defined for Kids
bossy
adjective \ˈbȯ-sē\
boss·i·erboss·i·est
Definition of BOSSY for Kids
: liking to order people around
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