As a Noun: 1. A person who enjoys telling other people what to do; a bossy person. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To be the type of person who enjoys telling other people what to do. Usually used to show disapproval. English = (be) bossy. 2. To be the type of person who enjoys telling other people what to do in an unpleasant or aggressive way. English = (be) overbearing, (be) domineering. 3. To tell or order other people what to do. English = boss, boss about. 4. To tell or order other people what to do, as if you were better or superior to them (especially when you have no such right to feel that way). Idiomatic English = Lord it over people.