adjectiveinformal
Often telling other people what to do in an annoying way.
My little brother is bossy and always tells us where to sit.
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This word is usually negative.
Common phrases & grammar
bossy child · sound bossy
American English
How to pronounce bossiest
adjectiveB1
BAWseeuhst
/ˈbɔ.si.əst̚/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Related entry: bossy
Often telling other people what to do in an annoying way.
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Related words & forms
The y changes to i before -er and -est: bossier, bossiest.