Bossed Meaning in English
word · lemma: boss
释义
Past tense of 'boss.' It means to give orders to people in a controlling or sometimes annoying way.
用法与细微差别
Usually used as 'bossed around,' meaning someone gave unnecessary or excessive orders. More common in informal speech. Can have a negative tone if referring to annoying or controlling behavior. Rarely used outside the phrase 'bossed around.' Not the same as simply 'managed.'
例句
She bossed her little brother all day.
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He didn't like being bossed by his classmates.
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I felt like I was being bossed all day at work.
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Nobody likes getting bossed around by someone who isn’t their manager.
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I got tired of being bossed around all the time, so I spoke up.
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My older cousins always bossed me around during family gatherings.
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