Bossiness


given to ordering people about; overly authoritative; domineering.
Historical Examples

The Rhythm of Life Alice Meynell

adjective bossier, bossiest
(informal) domineering, overbearing, or authoritarian
adjective
(of furniture) ornamented with bosses
adj.

A cow
Beef (1930s+ Lunch counter)

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