bossish en · ADJ
Etymology
From boss + -ish.
Meanings
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Characteristic of a boss; bosslike
God, this is really going to pollute my vacation. Why must he be so bossish?" "Because he's your boss, and he's adorable, that's why. Hey, what about Eric from last night? He definitely looks like client material."
2007, Alexandra Koslow, Slacker Girl - Page 163:And when did bodies stop being processed through the usual channels? I sit through the interview trying to look interested, but it's Lissa who asks most of the questions. I hope I appear affable and bossish enough, and not that distracted.
2011, Trent Jamieson, Managing Death:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most bossish | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more bossish | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |