Being possessive means you're being a little selfish about people or things in your life: you're clinging to them tightly and saying "Mine!" Being possessive isn't a good thing — possessive people are usually insecure and controlling.

Whats does possessive mean?

1 : being or belonging to the case of a noun or pronoun that shows possession "His" is a possessive pronoun. 2 : showing the desire to possess or control : unwilling to share. possessive. noun. Kids Definition of possessive (Entry 2 of 2)

What is the meaning of possessive example?

The definition of possessive is being unwilling to share and wanting everything for yourself or demanding all of a person's time, love and attention. ... An example of possessive is a jealous spouse who doesn't ever want you to go out or do anything without him.