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bossiest

bossiest is the superlative form of bossy.

Meaning of bossy

Adjective (1)

bossy (comparative bossier, superlative bossiest)

  1. Tending to give orders to others, especially when unwarranted; domineering.
    • Over in the wardrobe department a bossy woman in ill-fitting dungarees tried to talk her into wearing a short red low-cut dress for the test.1994, Jackie Collins, Hollywood Kids

Adjective (2)

bossy (comparative more bossy, superlative most bossy)

  1. Ornamented with bosses; studded.

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Questions about bossiest

What is bossiest the superlative form of?
Bossiest is the superlative form of bossy.

Words near bossiest in the dictionary

  1. bossier
  2. Bossier City
  3. Bossier Parish
  4. Bossiers
  5. bossies
  6. bossiest
  7. bossily
  8. bossiness
  9. bossinesses
  10. Bossiney
  11. bossing

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