B2adjectiveinformalrelationshipswork
US/ˈbɑː.si/
UK/ˈbɒs.i/
always telling other people what to do in an annoying way
In context
My older sister was really bossy when we were kids.
Nobody wants to work with a bossy manager who never listens.
Stop being so bossy and let everyone choose for themselves.
Words that go with bossy
adverb + adjective
- a bit bossyShe can be a bit bossy, but she gets things done.
- so bossyWhy are you being so bossy today?
- too bossyThe other kids think he is too bossy to play with.
adjective + noun
- bossy toneShe told us to sit down in a bossy tone.
- bossy sisterI grew up with a bossy older sister.
- bossy personNobody enjoys sharing a flat with a bossy person.