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bossy

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boss⋅y

1  [baw-see, bos-ee]
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–adjective, boss⋅i⋅er, boss⋅i⋅est.
given to ordering people about; overly authoritative; domineering.
Origin:
1880–85, Americanism; boss 1 + -y 1

Related forms:
boss⋅i⋅ly, adverb
boss⋅i⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
highhanded, officious, dictational; overbearing, abrasive.

boss⋅y

2  [baw-see, bos-ee]
–adjective boss⋅i⋅er, boss⋅i⋅est.
studded with bosses.
Origin:
1535–45; boss 2 + -y 1

bos⋅sy

3  [bos-ee, baw-see]
–noun, plural -sies.
a familiar name for a cow or calf.
Origin:
1835–45, Americanism; boss 3 + -y 2
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boss·y 1   (bô'sē, bŏs'ē)   
adj.   boss·i·er, boss·i·est
Given to ordering others around; domineering.
boss'i·ly adv., boss'i·ness n.
boss·y 2   (bô'sē, bŏs'ē)   
adj.  Decorated with raised ornaments.
boss·y 3   (bô'sē, bŏs'ē)   
n.   pl. boss·ies Informal
A cow or calf.

[From boss3.]
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