boss
noun (1)
\ ˈbäs
, ˈbȯs\
, ˈbȯs\
Definition of boss
(Entry 1 of 6)
1a
: a protuberant part or body
a boss of granite a boss on an animal's horn
b
: a raised ornamentation (as on a belt or shield) : stud
c
: an ornamental projecting block used in architecture
2
: a soft pad used in ceramics and glassmaking
3
: the hub of a propeller
boss
verb (1)
bossed;
bossing;
bosses
Definition of boss (Entry 2 of 6)
1
: to embellish (something, such as a belt or shield) with a raised decoration : to ornament with bosses (see boss entry 1) : emboss
a bossed book cover
2
: to treat (something, such as the surface of porcelain) with a boss
boss
noun (2)Definition of boss (Entry 3 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
adjective
\ ˈbȯs
\
\
Definition of boss (Entry 4 of 6)
slang
: excellent, first-rate
a boss new rock band
boss
verb (2)
\ ˈbȯs
\
\
bossed;
bossing;
bosses
Definition of boss (Entry 5 of 6)
1
: to exercise control or authority over : to act as boss (see boss entry 3) of
need someone to boss that job
2
: to give usually arbitrary orders to
—usually used with around Quit bossing me around.
boss
noun (3)
\ ˈbȯs
, ˈbäs\
, ˈbäs\
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Other Words from boss
Noun (2)
bossdom
\ ˈbäs-dəm
, ˈbȯs- \
noun
, ˈbȯs- \
noun
bossism
\ ˈbä-ˌsi-zəm
, ˈbȯ- \
noun
, ˈbȯ- \
noun