Bossy

Pronunciation: /ˈbɔsi/

Definitions of bossy

adjective bossy - fond of giving people orders; domineering

Example Sentences

A1 My bossy sister always tells me what to do.

A2 The teacher can be a bit bossy when giving instructions.

B1 She has a bossy attitude that can be off-putting to others.

B2 The manager's bossy behavior is starting to affect team morale.

C1 Her bossy demeanor may be a result of her need for control.

C2 The CEO's bossy management style has led to high turnover rates in the company.

Examples of bossy in a Sentence

formal Her bossy attitude made it difficult for her to work well with her colleagues.

informal My sister can be so bossy when she wants things done her way.

slang Don't be so bossy, let everyone have a say in the decision.

figurative The storm clouds looked bossy as they rolled in, casting a dark shadow over the beach.

Grammatical Forms of bossy

• past tense: bossed
• plural: bossies
• comparative: bossier
• superlative: bossiest
• present tense: bosses
• future tense: will boss
• perfect tense: have bossed
• continuous tense: is bossing
• singular: bossy
• positive degree: bossy
• infinitive: to boss
• gerund: bossing
• participle: bossing

Origin and Evolution of bossy

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Dutch

Story behind the word: The word 'bossy' is believed to have originated from the Dutch word 'baas', meaning master or overseer.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who is authoritative or domineering, the word 'bossy' has evolved to also carry a negative connotation of being overly controlling or assertive, especially when used to describe women.