bossy

Word parts

boss + -y

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈbɔsi/
• (Canada) IPA ^(key): /ˈbɑsi/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈbɒsi/ or /ˈbɒsɪ/

• Audio (UK)

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Adjective

Positive bossy

Comparative bossier

Superlative bossiest

1. A bossy person often tells others what to do.

   Mary is so bossy, always telling me what to do.

Related words

• boss