bossies

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English[edit]

Etymology 1[edit]

Noun[edit]

bossies

  1. plural of bossy

Etymology 2[edit]

Diminutive of bosbefok.

Adjective[edit]

bossies (comparative more bossies, superlative most bossies)

  1. (South Africa, slang) bosbefok; shell-shocked
    • 1983, Frontline, volume 3, numbers 3-10, page 32:
      What, for instance, of all those rumours about troops who went “bossies” - bush-mad?
    • 1987, Andrew Donaldson, Forces' favourites, page 40:
      "Herman has never been the same since he went bossies, anyway," said a girl with pale pink hair. "He is much less violent now and far more trustworthy. Our relationship has definitely improved since his re-enlistment."
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