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Pronunciation: /bɒs/

informal

Definition of boss

a person who is in charge of a worker or organization:her boss offered her promotion union bosses
a person in control of a group or situation:does he see you as a partner, or is he already the boss?
[often as modifier] (in computer gaming) a particularly tough enemy, usually appearing at the end of a section or level:the boss characters provide more than enough challenge you may be required to kill a boss monster you’ll come up against a giant tank, a floating airship and a returning boss from the first game

[with object]

give (someone) orders in a domineering manner:you’re always bossing us about

North American

Phrases

be one's own boss: be self-employed: since I’m my own boss, my hours are flexible
show someone who's boss: make it clear that it is oneself who is in charge:now it’s time to show her who’s boss

early 19th century (originally US): from Dutch baas 'master'

Definition of boss in the US English dictionary

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