Bolshie

[ bohl-shee, bol- ]

noun

, Slang.

1. Bolshevik.
2. Bolshevist.

bolshie

/ ˈbɒlʃɪ /

adjective

1. difficult to manage; rebellious
2. politically radical or left-wing

noun

1. derogatory.
   any political radical

Word History and Origins

Origin of Bolshie¹

First recorded in 1915–20; Bolsh(evik) + -ie

Word History and Origins

Origin of Bolshie¹

C20: shortened from Bolshevik

Example Sentences

There's been Bolshie agitators workin' the boys months, and I guess they got a holt on 'em good.

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Mr. Stanton could think of no better retort than the stereotyped "Bolshie!"

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One thing I've discovered; that book-shop is a meeting-place for Bolshie refugees and German anarchists.

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"You can't tell me that's a 'Bolshie' yell," observed the American officer decisively.

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