Meaning of bossy in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    bossy

    Definitions

    1. offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power

    Examples

    • « an autocratic person »
    • « autocratic behavior »
    • « a bossy way of ordering others around »
    • « a rather aggressive and dominating character »
    • « managed the employees in an aloof magisteri »

    Synonyms

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