Bolshie
ʃi, ˈbɒl-
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bolshie or informal (Brit) (sometimes capital) bolshy (ˈbɒlʃɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | difficult to manage; rebellious |
| 2. | politically radical or left-wing |
| —n , -shies | |
| 3. | derogatory any political radical |
| [C20: shortened from | |
| bolshy or informal (Brit) (sometimes capital) bolshy | |
| —adj | |
| —n | |
| [C20: shortened from | |
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Bolshie
is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
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