bossy
adjective/ˈbɔsi/
Frequency rank: #13,413 most common English word
Meaning
tending to give orders and control others in an annoying way.
Example sentence
My older sister is very bossy, always telling everyone what to do.
Synonyms & related words
- domineering
- controlling
- pushy
- overbearing
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