Dadagiri
দাদাগিরি
DAH-dah-gee-ree
Overbearing or bullying behavior; bossiness.
Meaning & usage
Dadagiri refers to a domineering or bullying attitude, often implying a sense of bossiness or aggressive leadership. The term originates from the Bengali word 'dada', meaning elder brother, combined with 'giri', indicating a manner or style. It is commonly used in Indian English to describe someone who imposes their will on others in an overbearing manner.
In a sentence
His dadagiri at the office made him unpopular among his colleagues.
As seen in crosswords
Dadagiri is a 8-letter answer. A typical clue:
“Overbearing or bullying behavior; bossiness” (8)
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