bossy (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈbɒsi/
Definition
Someone who likes to be in charge and tells people what to do in an unpleasant or dominating way.
Examples
She's a bit bossy, but she means well.
I don't like working with him; he's too bossy.
The teacher told the students not to be bossy with each other.
How to Use bossy
- bossy towards (prepositional phrase)
- Acting in a dominating manner when interacting with someone. — "She's always bossy towards her younger brother."
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