"bossful" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more bossful [comparative], most bossful [superlative]
Etymology: From boss + -ful. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|boss|ful|pos=adjective}} boss + -ful Head templates: {{en-adj}} bossful (comparative more bossful, superlative most bossful)
  1. Pertaining to, resembling, or having the qualities of a boss; bosslike; bossy
    Sense id: en-bossful-en-adj-QJB8q7ah Categories (other): English adjectives suffixed with -ful, English entries with incorrect language header

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