Bossies

Noun

plural

1. Plural of bossy

Diminutive of bosbefok.

Full definition of bossies

Adjective

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."