Bossy
adjective
Someone who is bossy likes to tell people what to do.
Her brother is very bossy and always tells her what to do.
Often appears as...
- bossy person
- bossy attitude
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Disapproving
adjective
Involving or showing assertive control or authority.
He has a bossy way of managing his team.
Often appears as...
- bossy management
- bossy command
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Disapproving
adjective
Characterized by the manner of giving orders in a domineering manner.
He had a bossy tone in his voice which was quite off-putting.
Often appears as...
- bossy tone
- bossy order
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Disapproving
adjective
Someone who is bossy likes to tell people what to do.
Her brother is very bossy and always tells her what to do.
Often appears as...
- bossy person
- bossy attitude
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Involving or showing assertive control or authority.
He has a bossy way of managing his team.
Often appears as...
- bossy management
- bossy command
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Characterized by the manner of giving orders in a domineering manner.
He had a bossy tone in his voice which was quite off-putting.
Often appears as...
- bossy tone
- bossy order
Usage tips
Disapproving
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Pro Tip 1/2Negative Connotation
Bossy often has a negative feel, suggesting someone is being too controlling.
Nobody likes team projects with her; she's too bossy.
Pro Tip 2/2Personal Relationships
Use 'bossy' to describe someone in a casual, informal context, typically interpersonal relationships.
My sister can get bossy when we're choosing a movie to watch.
Pro Tip 1/2Negative Connotation
Bossy often has a negative feel, suggesting someone is being too controlling.
Nobody likes team projects with her; she's too bossy.
Pro Tip 2/2Personal Relationships
Use 'bossy' to describe someone in a casual, informal context, typically interpersonal relationships.
My sister can get bossy when we're choosing a movie to watch.
Pro Tip 1/2Negative Connotation
Bossy often has a negative feel, suggesting someone is being too controlling.
Nobody likes team projects with her; she's too bossy.
Pro Tip 2/2Personal Relationships
Use 'bossy' to describe someone in a casual, informal context, typically interpersonal relationships.
My sister can get bossy when we're choosing a movie to watch.
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Sheryl Sandberg: So we...
because if a little boy leads, there's no negative word for it, it's expected. But if a little girl leads, she's bossy. Now I know there aren't a lot of men here, but bear with me. If you're a man, you'll have to represent your gender. Please raise your hand if you've been told you're too aggressive at work.
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A delightful way to...
we are raising only consumers instead of creators. This whole quest led me to this little girl. Her name is Ruby, she is six years old. She is completely fearless, imaginative and a little bit bossy. And every time I would run into a problem in trying to teach myself programming like,
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Robot vs. Volcano:...
highest respected navigator in that region and we're watching the volcano and out of nowhere he just kind of quietly says I'm ready for the big one within 10 seconds of him saying that a volcano I'll do the biggest eruption of the day Morgan somehow this is the bossy
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Safari Live - Day 178 PIPE...
how you all love bossy donnas so much as she's I think she's more your favorites and maybe I am to some of you and my dad sent me a message today saying that my mother's not speaking to him or hasn't spoken to him for the last two hours so I said what did you do
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Bonobo Chimps: Girls...
these bossy adult females form strong bonds with their offspring especially the males all babies are intimately cared for through the first five years but eventually young female bonobos must leave the truth and find another troop
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Bonobo: the Female Alpha...
these bossy adult females form strong bonds with their offspring especially the males all babies are intimately cared for through the first five years but eventually young female bonobos must leave the truth and find another troop
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The 5 Musketeers Eat...
sweet little hyena there we go being quite affectionate to one another just sort of smelling and licking where's that bossy cub that was Archie a moment ago I'm sure he'll come through and stir a bit of trouble like it always
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How Pack Mentality...
a helping hand the other adult females are feather sisters and the male's come from different packs like um the rest behind us it's one big happy family where everyone pitches in feathers older sister bossy is the lead
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Loving Wild Dogs Hunt...
feathers older sister bossy is the lead hunter by sharing the workload the pack runs like a well-oiled machine all the whistle chasing coming he's
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Jay Hooks a Screamer PIPE...
we came to Paulie spot son of a bossy animals got a bent
Video examples
Sheryl Sandberg: So we...
because if a little boy leads, there's no negative word for it, it's expected. But if a little girl leads, she's bossy. Now I know there aren't a lot of men here, but bear with me. If you're a man, you'll have to represent your gender. Please raise your hand if you've been told you're too aggressive at work.
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A delightful way to...
we are raising only consumers instead of creators. This whole quest led me to this little girl. Her name is Ruby, she is six years old. She is completely fearless, imaginative and a little bit bossy. And every time I would run into a problem in trying to teach myself programming like,
Video examples
Robot vs. Volcano:...
highest respected navigator in that region and we're watching the volcano and out of nowhere he just kind of quietly says I'm ready for the big one within 10 seconds of him saying that a volcano I'll do the biggest eruption of the day Morgan somehow this is the bossy
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Safari Live - Day 178 PIPE...
how you all love bossy donnas so much as she's I think she's more your favorites and maybe I am to some of you and my dad sent me a message today saying that my mother's not speaking to him or hasn't spoken to him for the last two hours so I said what did you do
Video examples
Bonobo Chimps: Girls...
these bossy adult females form strong bonds with their offspring especially the males all babies are intimately cared for through the first five years but eventually young female bonobos must leave the truth and find another troop
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Bonobo: the Female Alpha...
these bossy adult females form strong bonds with their offspring especially the males all babies are intimately cared for through the first five years but eventually young female bonobos must leave the truth and find another troop
Video examples
The 5 Musketeers Eat...
sweet little hyena there we go being quite affectionate to one another just sort of smelling and licking where's that bossy cub that was Archie a moment ago I'm sure he'll come through and stir a bit of trouble like it always
Video examples
How Pack Mentality...
a helping hand the other adult females are feather sisters and the male's come from different packs like um the rest behind us it's one big happy family where everyone pitches in feathers older sister bossy is the lead
Video examples
Loving Wild Dogs Hunt...
feathers older sister bossy is the lead hunter by sharing the workload the pack runs like a well-oiled machine all the whistle chasing coming he's
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Jay Hooks a Screamer PIPE...
we came to Paulie spot son of a bossy animals got a bent
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Alesha Dixon
British Musician
My friends say that at school I was quite bossy. I still am a bit bossy, but a nice bossy. I've always been very strong-minded, even as a little girl. But I'm a great friend, and I've never been in a fight in my life. I think it's nice to be nice, especially because I've never been scared to stick up for myself. I'm not a shrinking violet.
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Condoleezza Rice
American Statesman
I remember, when I was 6 years old, we were having an event at school where different dolls were on display. I said that the tallest doll needed to be on the end, and my little friend said to me, 'Oh, you're just so bossy.' I remember thinking that wasn't a good thing. But I kept insisting the doll had to be on the end anyway.
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Adam Grant
American Author
If we want girls to receive positive reinforcement for early acts of leadership, let's discourage bossy behavior along with banning bossy labels. That means teaching girls to engage in behaviors that earn admiration before they assert their authority.
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Heidi Klum
German Model
I'm not quite that difficult, even though maybe I'm a little bit bossy. But you know, in order to get things done, you do have to be a little bit bossy sometimes or tell people what you really want. Otherwise, things just don't get done, do they?
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Sheryl Sandberg
American Businesswoman
Our discomfort with female leadership runs deep. We call little girls bossy. We never really call little boys bossy, because a boy is expected to lead, so it doesn't surprise or offend.
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Connie Britton
American Actress
My twin sister, my cousin, and I used to write and perform plays for my family. We raided the closets for costumes and fought over parts. I'm sure I was the bossiest one.
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Star Jones
American Entertainer
No, you're not allowed to be bossy when you're married. You have to learn compromise, and compassion and patience.
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Jen Lancaster
American Author
In real life, I tend to yell at people a lot. Not because I'm bossy or mean, but because I'm frustrated.
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Margot Robbie
Australian Actress
I swear I'm not bossy in any other aspect of my life - it's just on set.
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Ida Lupino
English Actress
Keeping a feminine approach is vital - men hate bossy females.
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Alesha Dixon
British Musician
My friends say that at school I was quite bossy. I still am a bit bossy, but a nice bossy. I've always been very strong-minded, even as a little girl. But I'm a great friend, and I've never been in a fight in my life. I think it's nice to be nice, especially because I've never been scared to stick up for myself. I'm not a shrinking violet.
Quote examples
Condoleezza Rice
American Statesman
I remember, when I was 6 years old, we were having an event at school where different dolls were on display. I said that the tallest doll needed to be on the end, and my little friend said to me, 'Oh, you're just so bossy.' I remember thinking that wasn't a good thing. But I kept insisting the doll had to be on the end anyway.
Quote examples
Adam Grant
American Author
If we want girls to receive positive reinforcement for early acts of leadership, let's discourage bossy behavior along with banning bossy labels. That means teaching girls to engage in behaviors that earn admiration before they assert their authority.
Quote examples
Heidi Klum
German Model
I'm not quite that difficult, even though maybe I'm a little bit bossy. But you know, in order to get things done, you do have to be a little bit bossy sometimes or tell people what you really want. Otherwise, things just don't get done, do they?
Quote examples
Sheryl Sandberg
American Businesswoman
Our discomfort with female leadership runs deep. We call little girls bossy. We never really call little boys bossy, because a boy is expected to lead, so it doesn't surprise or offend.
Quote examples
Connie Britton
American Actress
My twin sister, my cousin, and I used to write and perform plays for my family. We raided the closets for costumes and fought over parts. I'm sure I was the bossiest one.
Quote examples
Star Jones
American Entertainer
No, you're not allowed to be bossy when you're married. You have to learn compromise, and compassion and patience.
Quote examples
Jen Lancaster
American Author
In real life, I tend to yell at people a lot. Not because I'm bossy or mean, but because I'm frustrated.
Quote examples
Margot Robbie
Australian Actress
I swear I'm not bossy in any other aspect of my life - it's just on set.
Quote examples
Ida Lupino
English Actress
Keeping a feminine approach is vital - men hate bossy females.
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