Bolshie

[ bohl-shee, bol- ]

nounSlang.

Origin of Bolshie

1
First recorded in 1915–20; Bolsh(evik) + -ie

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British Dictionary definitions for bolshie

bolshie

adjective
  1. difficult to manage; rebellious

  2. politically radical or left-wing

nounplural -shies
  1. derogatory any political radical

Origin of bolshie

1
C20: shortened from Bolshevik

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