bolshie

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Etymology

From Bolshevik (Russian большеви́к (bolʹševík), the socialist party in the 1918 Russian Revolution, from Russian большевики́ (bolʹševikí, majority faction), + -ie.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈbɒl.ʃi/

Noun

bolshie (plural bolshies)

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

Adjective

bolshie (comparative bolshier, superlative bolshiest)

  1. (UK) Difficult or rebellious.
    Kate, don't be so bolshie!

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