Boss /bɑs/

The meaning and definition of Boss, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

A person who oversees and directs the work of others; a supervisor.
A person in charge of a business or company.
“Chat turned to whisper when the boss entered the conference room.”

verb

To exercise authoritative control over; to tell (someone) what to do, often repeatedly.

adjective

Of excellent quality, first-rate.
“That is a boss Zefron poster.”

Synonyms employer gov guv guvnor mate head

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