Bolshie

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈbÉ’l.ʃi/

Origin

From Bolshevik (Russian большевик, the socialist party in the 1918 Russian Revolution, from Russian Bolsheviki, "majority faction")

Full definition of bolshie

Noun

1. (derogatory, Britain, dated) A government leftist, especially a communist, socialist, or labour union leader.

Adjective

1. Difficult or rebellious.Timothy, don't be so bolshie!

Alternative forms

• bolshy

Related terms

• Bolshevik