English

Noun

bossies

1. plural of bossy

Etymology 2

Diminutive of bosbefok.

Adjective

bossies ‎(comparative more bossies, superlative most bossies)

1. (South Africa, slang) bosbefok; shell-shocked
   • 1983, Frontline (volume 3, issues 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."