bossing
word · lemma: boss
Definition
The act of giving orders or telling people what to do in a way that is often annoying or shows too much authority.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal and negative; 'bossing' is often used in phrases like 'bossing around'. Implies unwanted or excessive control. Not used for official positions like a company boss.
Spanish: mandonear - dar órdenes (de forma autoritaria)Portuguese (BR): mandar (de forma autoritária) - dar ordensPortuguese (PT): mandar (de forma autoritária) - dar ordensChinese (Simplified): 专横指挥 - 对人颐指气使Chinese (Traditional): 專橫指揮 - 對人頤指氣使Hindi: हुक्म चलाना - आदेश देना (अहंकार से)Arabic: فرض السيطرة - إعطاء الأوامر (بتسلط)Bengali: হুকুম করা - নিয়ন্ত্রণ করা (অতিরিক্তভাবে)Russian: командование - распоряжения (неформальное)Japanese: 指図すること - 命令すること (うるさく)Vietnamese: ra lệnh - sai khiến (quá mức)Korean: 거들먹거리며 지시하기 - 명령조로 굴기Turkish: emir verme - buyurgan tavırUrdu: حکم چلانا - ضرورت سے زیادہ ہدایت دیناIndonesian: memerintah - menyuruh-nyuruh
Example Sentences
Stop bossing your little brother around.
basic
She was tired of her friends bossing her all day.
basic
My teacher doesn't like students bossing each other.
basic
He's always bossing people around like he owns the place.
natural
I can't stand her constant bossing—it's exhausting.
natural
If you keep bossing everyone, nobody will want to work with you.
natural