bossy/ˈbɔsi/EtymologyDiminutive of dialectal English boss + -y, as used in the term boss-calf (which, like buss-calf, is a variant form of boose-calf, a calf kept in a boose (“stall”)).bossy means tending to give orders to others, especially when unwarranted; domineering. Lexicurio rates it Distinctive — a strength score of 67 out of 100.adjTending to give orders to others, especially when unwarranted; domineering.“Over in the wardrobe department a bossy woman in ill-fitting dungarees tried to talk her into wearing a short red low-cut dress for the test.”Ornamented with bosses; studded.nounA cow or calf.“A week before, while riding the prairies, Raidler had come upon a sick and weakling calf deserted and bawling. Without dismounting he had reached and slung the distressed bossy across his saddle, and dropped it at the ranch for the boys to attend to.”