Definition of BOLSHIE

bolshie

Plural: bolshies

Noun

  • A Bolshevik; also, a person with radical political views.
  • emotionally charged terms used to refer to extreme radicals or revolutionaries
  • A government leftist, especially a communist, socialist, or labour union leader.

Adj

  • Difficult or rebellious.

Examples

  • Kate, don't be so bolshie!
  • My opponent’s refusal to open up the board was a truly BOLSHIE move.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

Bolshevik, bolshy, Marxist, red, contrary, contumacious, perverse, recalcitrant

Scrabble Score: 12

bolshie: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
bolshie: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
bolshie: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

bolshie: valid Words With Friends Word