bossy
word
Definition
Someone who is bossy often tells other people what to do in a way that is controlling and not very kind.
Usage & Nuances
'Bossy' is informal and often used for children or leaders who try to control others. It can sound negative or critical. Often used with 'be' (She's so bossy). Not the same as 'boss' (your manager), though related.
Spanish: mandón - mandonaPortuguese (BR): mandão - mandonaPortuguese (PT): mandão - mandonaChinese (Simplified): 爱指挥别人Chinese (Traditional): 愛指揮別人Hindi: हुक्म चलाने वालाArabic: متسلطBengali: হুকুমজাদা - কর্তৃত্বপরায়ণRussian: властный - командующийJapanese: 偉そうな - 支配的なVietnamese: hay ra lệnh - thích ra lệnhKorean: 고압적인 - 명령하기 좋아하는Turkish: otoriter - buyurganUrdu: حاکمانہ - حکم چلانے والاIndonesian: suka memerintah - suka mengatur
Example Sentences
Sometimes parents can be a little bossy.
basic
My sister is very bossy with me.
basic
The teacher told him not to be so bossy.
basic
Don’t be so bossy—let other people share their ideas too.
natural
He means well, but he comes across as a bit bossy sometimes.
natural
Everyone knows she’s the bossy one in the group.
natural