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How to pronounce “bossy”
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Pronunciation guide for bossy
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of bossy with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- A delightful way to teach kids about computers
She is completely fearless, imaginative and a little bit bossy.
- Definition summary
- Tending to give orders to others, especially when unwarranted; domineering.
Example 1 of 8
How to pronounce bossy
A delightful way to teach kids about computers

She is completely fearless, imaginative and a little bit bossy.
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “bossy”
Meaning
- [Adjective]
- Tending to give orders to others, especially when unwarranted; domineering.
- [Noun]
- (US, informal, dated) A cow or calf.
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