Bossful

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Pertaining to, resembling, or having the qualities of a boss; bosslike; bossy

    "On the other hand, suppose she does consider it, and does see the whole thing? She'd see I could be her Boss any time I wanted. Now, if there's anything Mrs. Minnely dislikes worst of all its^([sic]) a bossful employee."

Example

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"On the other hand, suppose she does consider it, and does see the whole thing? She'd see I could be her Boss any time I wanted. Now, if there's anything Mrs. Minnely dislikes worst of all its^([sic]) a bossful employee."

Etymology

From boss + -ful.

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