bossy

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  1. adjective Given to ordering others around; domineering.
  2. adjective Decorated with raised ornaments.
  3. noun Informal A cow or calf.

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  • "Jack just keeps saying I need more Jack sounds kind of bossy," her father says Rachel nods. —  Fantasy and Science Fiction - [Vol 111] - Issue 06 - December 2006
  • Fracas is bossy, and two days ago, I decided to dub today, October 1, 2008, —  fracas
  • Clint turns out to be bossy, and Jesse gets frustrated with his ego. —  BuddyTV
  • Also, with the multiplex owners becoming more bossy, they will just throw out movies in 2-3 weeks, if they do nor perform as they have better options as the weeks go by. well said Tango. —  NAACHGAANA
  • There really has only ever been one name for the bossy, louder, take no sass grey: Kate. —  Screw Bronze!
 

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/ˈbɑsi/
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