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bossy

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1. bossy - Noun

2. bossy - Adjective

3. bossy - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Ornamented with bosses; studded.

A cow or calf; -- familiarly so called.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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Keeping a feminine approach is vital - men hate bossy females. Ida Lupino

Like most loners,” said Moddik, "you carry the seeds of violent authority. Loners need to be bossy. They quickly learn it's the only method they have of shoving people off their backs. Tanith Lee

I have this idea of myself as this quiet, observant, thoughtful child, which my parents roundly contradict. They claim that I was loud and bossy and dancing all the time. Carrie Coon

I'm the oldest of three girls. My sisters say I can be bossy. Gayle King

In real life, I tend to yell at people a lot. Not because I'm bossy or mean, but because I'm frustrated. Jen Lancaster

I'm not bossy - I just happen to be more capable than most everyone else. Shannon Hale

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