Meaning & use
bossy
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fond of giving orders to other people; domineering
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Her older sister has always been bossy, telling everyone exactly what to do.
The new manager came across as bossy on his first day, barking instructions at everyone.
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The word derives from 'boss,' and is often used specifically to criticize someone, especially a child, for ordering others around without authority to do so.
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