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1bossy

adjective \ˈbä-sē, ˈbȯ-\

Definition of BOSSY

1
:  marked by a swelling or roundness
2
:  marked by bosses :  studded
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First Known Use of BOSSY

1543

Rhymes with BOSSY

Aussie, drossy, flossy, glossy, posse

2bossy

noun \ˈbȯ-sē, ˈbä-\
plural boss·ies

Definition of BOSSY

:  cow, calf

Origin of BOSSY

6boss
First Known Use: 1843

Other Animal Husbandry Terms

apiary, bantam, calico, girth, hogwash, mast, rut

Rhymes with BOSSY

Aussie, lossy, mossy

3bossy

adjective \ˈbȯ-sē, ˈbä-\
boss·i·erboss·i·est

Definition of BOSSY

:  inclined to domineer :  dictatorial
— boss·i·ness noun

First Known Use of BOSSY

1882
BOSSINESS Defined for Kids

bossy

adjective \ˈbȯ-sē\
boss·i·erboss·i·est

Definition of BOSSY for Kids

:  liking to order people around

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