Bolshiness

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The state of being bolshie. UK, uncountable

    "‘Live as free men — but not (if St Peter will forgive a free translation) as a cover for bolshiness or bloody-mindedness.’"

Example

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"‘Live as free men — but not (if St Peter will forgive a free translation) as a cover for bolshiness or bloody-mindedness.’"

Etymology

From bolshie + -ness.

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