Bolshy

[ bohl-shee, bol- ]

noun

, Slang.

, plural Bol·shies.

1. Bolshevik.
2. Bolshevist.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Bolshy¹

First recorded in 1915–20; Bolshie, -y ²

Example Sentences

Ms Montgomery later said the exceptions to certain human rights protections were "designed to deal with people who are proselytising on behalf of totalitarian regimes or forming militias" rather than "bolshy" protesters who refused to go through the council to have the statue removed.

From BBC

Fortunately I'm quite bolshy and I stand my ground," she said. "I kept going back and saying 'this isn't good enough it's definitely the menopause and you need to give me something'.

From BBC

He told detectives that although Mrs Maggs was small she was, in his words, "right bolshy".

From BBC

The timing is perfect, coinciding with a renewed appreciation for Lavigne's bolshy pop-rock bangers amongst a new generation of female stars.

From BBC

“It’s a funny time when I feel so little jeopardy over a game with the auld enemy. And that’s no bolshy English exceptionalism, it’s just a reflection of the protagonists. But... we’ve been here before and really all anyone English will want is a win. If it’s 1-0 after 75 minutes, anything’s possible. It’s going to be a fiery opening 15, that’s for sure!”

From The Guardian