\ ˈbȯs
, ˈbäs
\
, ˈbäs
\
Definition of boss
(Entry 1 of 6)
1
: a person who exercises control or authority
union bosses a mafia boss
specifically
: one who directs or supervises workers
asking your boss for a raise
2
politics
: one who controls votes in a party organization or dictates appointments or legislative measures
standing up to the party bosses
boss
verb (1)
\ ˈbȯs
, ˈbäs
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, ˈbäs
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bossed; bossing; bosses
Definition of boss (Entry 2 of 6)
1
: to give usually arbitrary orders to
—usually used with around Quit bossing me around.
2
: to exercise control or authority over : to act as boss (see boss entry 1) of
need someone to boss that job
boss
adjective
\ ˈbȯs
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\
Definition of boss (Entry 3 of 6)
slang
: excellent, first-rate
a boss new rock band
boss
noun (2)
\ ˈbäs
, ˈbȯs
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, ˈbȯs
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Definition of boss (Entry 4 of 6)
1a
: a raised ornamentation (as on a belt or shield) : stud
b
: an ornamental projecting block used in architecture
c
: a protuberant part or body
a boss of granite a boss on an animal's horn
2
: a soft pad used in ceramics and glassmaking
3
: the hub of a propeller
boss
verb (2)
\ ˈbäs
, ˈbȯs
\
, ˈbȯs
\
bossed; bossing; bosses
Definition of boss (Entry 5 of 6)
1
: to embellish (something, such as a belt or shield) with a raised decoration : to ornament with bosses (see boss entry 4) : emboss
a bossed book cover
2
: to treat (something, such as the surface of porcelain) with a boss
boss
noun (3)
\ ˈbȯs
, ˈbäs
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, ˈbäs
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Other Words from boss
Noun (1)
bossdom
\
ˈbȯs-dəm
, ˈbäs-
\
noun
, ˈbäs-
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noun
bossism
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ˈbȯ-ˌsi-zəm
, ˈbä-
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noun
, ˈbä-
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noun
Synonyms & Antonyms for boss
Synonyms: Noun (1)
- boss man,
- captain,
- chief,
- foreman,
- head,
- headman,
- helmsman,
- honcho,
- jefe,
- kingpin,
- leader,
- master,
- taskmaster
Synonyms: Verb (1)
Synonyms: Adjective
- A-OK,
- A1,
- awesome,
- bang-up,
- banner,
- beautiful,
- blue-chip,
- blue-ribbon,
- boffo,
- bonny
- (also bonnie)
- [chiefly British],
- brag,
- brave,
- bully,
- bumper,
- capital,
- choice,
- classic,
- cool
- [slang],
- corking,
- crackerjack,
- cracking,
- dandy,
- divine,
- dope
- [slang],
- down
- [slang],
- dynamite,
- excellent,
- fab,
- fabulous,
- famous,
- fantabulous
- [slang],
- fantastic,
- fine,
- first-class,
- first-rate,
- first-string,
- five-star,
- four-star,
- frontline,
- gangbusters
- (also gangbuster),
- gilt-edged
- (or gilt-edge),
- gone
- [slang],
- grand,
- great,
- groovy,
- heavenly,
- high-class,
- hot,
- hype
- [slang],
- immense,
- jim-dandy,
- keen,
- lovely,
- marvelous
- (or marvellous),
- mean,
- neat,
- nifty,
- noble,
- number one
- (also No. 1),
- numero uno,
- out-of-sight
- [slang],
- par excellence,
- peachy,
- peachy keen,
- phat
- [slang],
- prime,
- primo
- [slang],
- prize,
- prizewinning,
- quality,
- radical
- [slang],
- righteous
- [slang],
- sensational,
- slick,
- splendid,
- stellar,
- sterling,
- superb,
- superior,
- superlative,
- supernal,
- swell,
- terrific,
- tip-top,
- top,
- top-notch,
- top-of-the-line,
- top-shelf,
- topflight,
- topping
- [chiefly British],
- unsurpassed,
- wizard
- [chiefly British],
- wonderful
Antonyms: Adjective
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boss
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of boss
: great or excellent
boss
noun
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Kids Definition of boss
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: the person at a job who tells workers what to do
2
: the head of a group (as a political organization)
boss
verb
bossed; bossing
Kids Definition of boss (Entry 2 of 2)
: to give orders to
Don't boss me around.
boss
noun
\ ˈbäs, ˈbȯs
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Medical Definition of boss
: a protuberant part or body
a boss on an animal's horn
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