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bossed

Bossed (adj) means Ordered around or controlled by someone acting as a boss. Example: “He felt bossed by his older sister all through childhood.”

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Ordered around or controlled by someone acting as a boss.
"He felt bossed by his older sister all through childhood."

How to use bossed

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In plain EnglishBeing told what to do, often in an unwelcome or overbearing way — the past tense/adjective form of "boss."

Word forms

more bossed comparative, most bossed superlative

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What does “bossed” mean?

The word “bossed” means ordered around or controlled by someone acting as a boss. In plain terms, being told what to do, often in an unwelcome or overbearing way — the past tense/adjective form of "boss.".

How do you use “bossed” in a sentence?

Here is “bossed” used in a sentence: “He felt bossed by his older sister all through childhood.”

What part of speech is “bossed”?

“Bossed” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of bossed?

"bossed" (adj) means ordered around or controlled by someone acting as a boss.

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