bossy

adjective
UK: /ˈbɒsi/
US: /ˈbɔːsi/

  1. Someone who is bossy likes to tell people what to do.

    1. My brother is so bossy all the time he orders everyone around. [ ] [ ]
    2. Don't be so bossy because constantly telling me what to do irritates me. [ ] [ ]

  2. Always telling people what to do, in a way that is annoying.

    1. She is a bossy girl who likes to be in charge. [ ] [ ]
    2. I don't appreciate my colleagues being bossy because it undermines my authority. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

authoritarian domineering overbearing pushy imperious

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bossy" in English means: Someone who is bossy likes to tell people what to do., Always telling people what to do, in a way that is annoying..

The phonetic transcription of "bossy" is /ˈbɒsi/ in British English and /ˈbɔːsi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bossy": authoritarian, domineering, overbearing, pushy, imperious.

Example usage of "bossy": "My brother is so bossy all the time he orders everyone around.". More examples on the page.