Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A familiar name for a cow or calf. See
boss . - Furnished or ornamented with a boss or bosses.
- Projecting in the round; boldly prominent, as if composed of bosses: said of sculpture, etc.
- Acting like a boss; masterful; domineering.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective Ornamented with bosses; studded.
- noun United States A cow or calf; -- familiarly so called.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- adjective tending to give
orders to others, especially whenunwarranted ;domineering - noun US, informal, dated A
cow orcalf .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power
Etymologies
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Examples
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First Impression: Lucinda is described as a bossy know-it-all who demands to know everything about everyone.
5-Star Baby Name Advisor Bruce Lansky 2008
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First Impression: Lucinda is described as a bossy know-it-all who demands to know everything about everyone.
5-Star Baby Name Advisor Bruce Lansky 2008
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"Little girls are called bossy," she told the audience on Jan. 27.
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"Little girls are called bossy," she told the audience on Jan. 27.
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However, they are often described as bossy, spoiled and lonely, reports the Globe and Mail.
Medindia Health News 2009
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However, they are often described as bossy, spoiled and lonely, reports the Globe and Mail.
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However, they are often described as bossy, spoiled and lonely, reports the Globe and Mail.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2009
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However, they are often described as bossy, spoiled and lonely, reports the Globe and Mail.
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However, they are often described as bossy, spoiled and lonely, reports the Globe and Mail.
Medindia Health News 2009
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However, they are often described as bossy, spoiled and lonely, reports the Globe and Mail.
Medindia Health News 2009
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