adjective

bossy

bossy, domineering

My older sister is very bossy.

My older sister is very bossy.

Stop being so bossy all the time.

Stop being so bossy all the time.

a bossy ((person)) describing a person who gives orders He is a bossy manager.

to be bossy to behave in a domineering way Don't be so bossy.

Synonyms: domineering, overbearing; Antonyms: submissive, meek

From the noun 'boss' + the adjective-forming suffix '-y', meaning 'characterised by' or 'like a'.

Picture someone who acts like they are the 'boss' of everyone, even when they aren't.

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