That's the WORST.
Especially when you're new to a job and learning new policies and procedures.
Me: “Can you please clarify to me what code XXX means in the context of YYY?”
Boss: “Are you kidding me right now, you should know this. I'm shocked I even have to break this down for you. Think critically here, and tell me – what do you think it means?”
Me: waits silently unsure what to say for a whole minute.”
Boss: *laughs condescendingly You should already know this. I'm going to have you sit with _____ so you'll get it. And you better remember it because I'm going to ask you later.”
And then to avoid that same bully-power-trip I stick to asking those around me instead of my Boss, and start making actual progress.
Boss: “It's very concerning that you aren't asking me questions. Fifth you have a problem, what's stopping you from asking, I'm literally just a phone call away. You can even come to my office.”