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)bossed; bossing; bosses
Definition of boss (Entry 2 of 6)
1 : to give usually arbitrary orders to
—usually used with aroundQuit 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
adjectiveDefinition of boss (Entry 3 of 6)
slang
: excellent, first-rate a boss new rock band
boss
noun (2)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)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
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The first known use of boss was in the 14th century
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