Definition of
boss is the dictionary form of bossed Definition of boss
boss has definitions from the fields of work,politics
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[ noun ] (work) a person who exercises control over workers

Synonyms

foreman chief honcho gaffer

Examples

"if you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman"

2
[ noun ] (work) a person responsible for hiring workers

Synonyms

hirer

Examples

"the boss hired three more men for the new job"

3
[ adjective ] (of persons) highest in rank or authority or office

Synonyms

top chief head arch

Examples

"his arch rival" "the boss man" "the chief executive" "head librarian" "top administrators"

4
[ noun ] a person who exercises control and makes decisions

Examples

"he is his own boss now"

5
[ adjective ] (informal) exceptionally good

Synonyms

brag

Examples

"a boss hand at carpentry" "his brag cornfield"

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[ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 3714
7
[ noun ] (politics) a leader in a political party who controls votes and dictates appointments

Synonyms

political_boss party_boss

Examples

"party bosses have a reputation for corruption"

8
[ noun ] a rounded projection or protuberance

Synonyms

knob

9
[ verb ] raise in a relief

Synonyms

emboss stamp

Examples

"embossed stationary"

10
[ noun ] ornament consisting of a circular rounded protuberance (as on a vault or shield or belt)

Synonyms

rivet stud

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Rhymes with

cost glasnost

Phonetic and Homophones

B AA1 S T

Similar Spelling

boxed boss-eyed Bosket booked Bost box_seat boughed boost boast

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