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boss


boss 1

B0408600 (bôs, bŏs) n. 1. a. An employer or supervisor. b. One who makes decisions or exercises authority. 2. A professional politician who controls a party or a political machine. tr.v. bossed, boss·ing, boss·es To give orders to, especially in an arrogant or domineering manner: bossing us around. adj. Slang First-rate; topnotch.
[Dutch baas, master (from earlier, uncle); akin to Old High German basa, aunt.]

boss 2

B0408600 (bôs, bŏs)n.1. A circular protuberance or knoblike swelling, as on the horns of certain animals.2. A raised area used as ornamentation.3. Architecture A raised ornament, such as one at the intersection of the ribs in a vaulted roof.4. a. An enlarged part of a shaft to which another shaft is coupled or to which a wheel or gear is keyed.b. A hub, especially of a propeller.tr.v. bossed, boss·ing, boss·es To emboss.
[Middle English boce, from Old French.]

boss 3

B0408600 (bôs, bŏs)n. A cow or calf.
[Akin to English dialectal (southwest England) buss, boss, young calf and probably also to busk, calf remaining unweaned for too long, of unknown origin.]

boss

(bɒs) n1. a person in charge of or employing others2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) chiefly US a professional politician who controls a party machine or political organization, often using devious or illegal methodsvb3. to employ, supervise, or be in charge of4. (usually foll by: around or about) to be domineering or overbearing towards (others)adjslang excellent; fine: a boss hand at carpentry; that's boss!. [C19: from Dutch baas master; probably related to Old High German basa aunt, Frisian baes master]

boss

(bɒs) n1. a knob, stud, or other circular rounded protuberance, esp an ornamental one on a vault, a ceiling, or a shield2. (Biology) biology any of various protuberances or swellings in plants and animals3. (Mechanical Engineering) a. an area of increased thickness, usually cylindrical, that strengthens or provides room for a locating device on a shaft, hub of a wheel, etcb. a similar projection around a hole in a casting or fabricated component4. (Geological Science) an exposed rounded mass of igneous or metamorphic rock, esp the uppermost part of an underlying batholithvb (tr) to ornament with bosses; emboss[C13: from Old French boce, from Vulgar Latin bottia (unattested); related to Italian bozza metal knob, swelling]

boss

(bɒs) or

bossy

n, pl bosses or bossies (Agriculture) a calf or cow[C19: from dialect buss calf, perhaps ultimately from Latin bōs cow, ox]

BOSS

(bɒs) (formerly) n acronym for (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) Bureau of State Security; a branch of the South African security police

boss1

(bɔs, bɒs)
n. 1. a person who employs or superintends workers; foreperson or manager. 2. a politician who controls the party organization. 3. a person who makes decisions, exercises authority, etc. v.t. 4. to be master of or over; direct; control. 5. to order about, esp. in an arrogant manner. v.i. 6. to be boss. 7. to be too domineering and authoritative. adj. 8. chief; master. 9. Slang. first-rate. [1640–50, Amer.; < Dutch baas master, foreman]

boss2

(bɔs, bɒs)
n. 1. a knoblike mass on the body or on some organ of an animal or plant. 2. an ornamental protuberance of metal, ivory, etc.; stud. 3. an ornamental, knoblike architectural projection. v.t. 4. to ornament with bosses. [1250–1300; Middle English boce < Anglo-French: lump, growth, boil; Old French < Vulgar Latin *bottia]

boss3

(bɒs, bɔs)

n. a familiar name for a calf or cow. [1790–1800, Amer.; compare dial. (SW England) borse, boss, buss six-month-old calf]

boss


Past participle: bossed
Gerund: bossing
Imperative
boss
boss
Present
I boss
you boss
he/she/it bosses
we boss
you boss
they boss
Preterite
I bossed
you bossed
he/she/it bossed
we bossed
you bossed
they bossed
Present Continuous
I am bossing
you are bossing
he/she/it is bossing
we are bossing
you are bossing
they are bossing
Present Perfect
I have bossed
you have bossed
he/she/it has bossed
we have bossed
you have bossed
they have bossed
Past Continuous
I was bossing
you were bossing
he/she/it was bossing
we were bossing
you were bossing
they were bossing
Past Perfect
I had bossed
you had bossed
he/she/it had bossed
we had bossed
you had bossed
they had bossed
Future
I will boss
you will boss
he/she/it will boss
we will boss
you will boss
they will boss
Future Perfect
I will have bossed
you will have bossed
he/she/it will have bossed
we will have bossed
you will have bossed
they will have bossed
Future Continuous
I will be bossing
you will be bossing
he/she/it will be bossing
we will be bossing
you will be bossing
they will be bossing
Present Perfect Continuous
I have been bossing
you have been bossing
he/she/it has been bossing
we have been bossing
you have been bossing
they have been bossing
Future Perfect Continuous
I will have been bossing
you will have been bossing
he/she/it will have been bossing
we will have been bossing
you will have been bossing
they will have been bossing
Past Perfect Continuous
I had been bossing
you had been bossing
he/she/it had been bossing
we had been bossing
you had been bossing
they had been bossing
Conditional
I would boss
you would boss
he/she/it would boss
we would boss
you would boss
they would boss
Past Conditional
I would have bossed
you would have bossed
he/she/it would have bossed
we would have bossed
you would have bossed
they would have bossed

boss

A small mass of intrusive igneous rock with a circular surface.
Thesaurus
Noun1.boss - a person who exercises control over workersboss - a person who exercises control over workers; "if you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman"foreman, honcho, chief, gafferbaas - South African term for `boss'ganger - the foreman of a work gangassistant foreman, straw boss - a member of a work gang who supervises the other workerssupervisor - one who supervises or has charge and direction of
2.boss - a person responsible for hiring workers; "the boss hired three more men for the new job"hireremployer - a person or firm that employs workersguvnor - (British slang) bossold man - (slang) boss
3.boss - a person who exercises control and makes decisions; "he is his own boss now"leader - a person who rules or guides or inspires othersdrug baron, drug lord - a person who controls an organization dealing in illegal drugs
4.boss - a leader in a political party who controls votes and dictates appointmentsboss - a leader in a political party who controls votes and dictates appointments; "party bosses have a reputation for corruption"party boss, political bosspol, political leader, politico, politician - a person active in party politics
5.boss - a circular rounded projection or protuberanceboss - a circular rounded projection or protuberanceknobknobble - a small knobnailhead - flattened boss on the end of nail opposite to the pointprojection - any structure that branches out from a central support
Verb1.boss - raise in a relief; "embossed stationery"emboss, stampblock - stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block; "block the book cover"imprint, impress - mark or stamp with or as if with pressure; "To make a batik, you impress a design with wax"
Adj.1.boss - exceptionally good; "a boss hand at carpentry"; "his brag cornfield"bragcolloquialism - a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speechsuperior - of high or superior quality or performance; "superior wisdom derived from experience"; "superior math students"

boss

noun1. manager, head, leader, director, chief, executive, owner, master, governor (informal), employer, administrator, supervisor, superintendent, gaffer (informal, chiefly Brit.), foreman, overseer, kingpin, big cheese (slang, old-fashioned), baas (S. African), numero uno (informal), Mister Big (slang, chiefly U.S.) He cannot stand his boss.boss someone around (Informal) order around, dominate, bully, intimidate, oppress, dictate to, terrorize, put upon, push around (slang), browbeat, ride roughshod over, lord it over, tyrannize, rule with an iron hand He started bossing people around and I didn't like it.

boss

noun1. Someone who directs and supervises workers:director, foreman, foreperson, forewoman, head, manager, overseer, superintendent, supervisor, taskmaster, taskmistress.Informal: straw boss.Slang: chief.2. One who is highest in rank or authority:chief, chieftain, director, head, headman, hierarch, leader, master.Slang: honcho.Idiom: cock of the walk.3. A professional politician who controls a party or political machine:chief, leader.verb1. To direct and watch over the work and performance of others:overlook, oversee, superintend, supervise, watch over.2. To command or issue commands in an arrogant manner:dictate, dominate, domineer, order, rule, tyrannize.adjectiveSlang. Exceptionally good of its kind:ace, banner, blue-ribbon, brag, capital, champion, excellent, fine, first-class, first-rate, prime, quality, splendid, superb, superior, terrific, tiptop, top.Informal: A-one, bully, dandy, great, swell, topflight, topnotch.Chiefly British: tophole.
Translations
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boss

(bos) noun the master or manager. the boss of the factory. 老闆 老板 verb (usually with about/around) to order. Stop bossing everyone about! 頤指氣使 指挥,对(某人)发号施令 ˈbossy adjective liking to order others about. 專橫的,好發施令的 专横的,好发号施令的 ˈbossily adverb 專橫地 专横地ˈbossiness noun 專橫 专横

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who died and made you boss

slang A set phrase used to express frustration with another's bossiness. A: "You have to clean your room and take out the trash before you go out tonight." B: "Geez, who died and made you boss?" Who died and made you boss? Quit telling me what to do!See also: and, boss, die, made, who

boss (one) around

To tell one what to do. This phrase is often used to emphasize someone's behavior as controlling and/or unwarranted. You can't boss me around just because Mom isn't here! My friend at work got promoted, so now he thinks he can boss me around.See also: around, boss

girlboss

A confident, capable woman who pursues her own ambitions instead of working for others or otherwise settling in life. (Despite the name, a girlboss does not necessarily have her own business.) The phrase was popularized by Sophia Amoruso, founder of the fashion company Nasty Gal. Why are you still working in this dead-end job? You need to be more of a girlboss and take control of your life.

show (one) who's boss

To demonstrate authority or dominance over one so that it is clearly recognized, especially by means of defeat or some form of subjugation. You can't keep letting your employees walk all over you like that. You need to show them who's boss. You saw what their players said about us on Twitter. Let's go out there and show them who's boss in this conference.See also: boss, show

boss (one) about

To tell one what to do. This phrase is often used to emphasize that someone's behavior is controlling and unwarranted. You can't boss me about just because Mom isn't here! My friend at work got promoted, so now he thinks he can boss me about.See also: boss

straw boss

A mid-level or junior supervisor with minimal authority over others. My official title was kitchen manager, but I was really just a straw boss since I couldn't do more than schedule shifts and order supplies. She's nothing more than a straw boss, but Janet acts like she runs the place now.See also: boss, straw

boss lady

The most powerful woman in a particular setting. A: "Should we set these tables up here?" B: "I don't know, ask the boss lady."See also: boss, lady

boss man

The most powerful man in a particular setting. A: "Should we set these tables up here?" B: "I don't know, ask the boss man."See also: boss, man

boss someone around

to give orders to someone; to keep telling someone what to do. Stop bossing me around. I'm not your employee. Captain Smith bosses around the whole crew. That's his job.See also: around, boss

boss around

Tell someone what to do, give orders. For example, David complained that his older sister was always bossing him around. The use of boss in the sense of "to dominate" dates from the mid-1800s, and around was added a few decades later. See also: around, boss

straw boss

A subordinate boss, a worker who supervises other workers as well as performing regular duties. For example, Jim was pleased when he was promoted to straw boss. This term alludes to the person's position as a straw man, that is, a front or cover for the real boss and of only nominal importance. [Late 1800s] See also: boss, straw

show someone who's boss

make it clear that it is yourself who is in charge.See also: boss, show, someone

show somebody who’s ˈboss

make it clear to somebody that you have more power and authority than they have: I think it’s time we showed these people who’s boss, don’t you?See also: boss, show, somebody

boss around

v. To give someone orders in a forceful and unpleasant way: My older brothers and sisters are always bossing me around. What gives you the right to boss around everyone on the playground?See also: around, boss

boss

mod. excellent; powerful; superior. That is a boss tune.

boss dick

n. a cop; a police officer. (see also dick = detective.) The boss dick slugged me in the face and said I should be more careful. See also: boss, dick

boss lady

n. the woman in charge. You’ll have to ask the boss lady. See also: boss, lady

boss man

n. the man in charge. I guess the boss man is about ready to retire. See also: boss, man

straw boss

n. a foreman; anyone who is second in command. I don’t mind being a straw boss as long as they pay me. See also: boss, straw

boss


boss

1 Informal Chiefly US a professional politician who controls a party machine or political organization, often using devious or illegal methods

boss

21. Biology any of various protuberances or swellings in plants and animals 2. a. an area of increased thickness, usually cylindrical, that strengthens or provides room for a locating device on a shaft, hub of a wheel, etc b. a similar projection around a hole in a casting or fabricated component 3. an exposed rounded mass of igneous or metamorphic rock, esp the uppermost part of an underlying batholith

Boss

A projecting ornament, usually richly carved and placed at the intersection of ribs, groins, beams, or at the termination of a molding.

Boss

 

(1) Proprietor, entrepreneur.

(2) In the USA this term is also used for persons who head the apparatus of the Republican and Democratic parties in states and cities. Acting in the interests of monopolies, bosses frequently resort to bribes, threats, and blackmail during election campaigns in order to ensure the victory of candidates suitable to them.

What does it mean when you dream about your boss?

Dreaming of one’s boss may indicate over involvement with work. Alternatively, it may represent a parental figure—the father if the boss is a man, and the mother if the boss is a woman.

boss

[bȯs] (design engineering) Protuberance on a cast metal or plastic part to add strength, facilitate assembly, provide for fastenings, or so forth. (geology) A large, irregular mass of crystalline igneous rock that formed some distance below the surface but is now exposed by denudation. (naval architecture) bossing

boss

boss, 1 1. A projecting, usually richly carved ornament placed at the intersection of ribs, groins, beams, etc., or at the termination of a molding. 2. In masonry, a roughly shaped stone set to project for carving in place. 3. To hammer sheet metal to conform to an irregular surface. 4. A protuberance on a pipe, fitting, or part designed to add strength, to facilitate alignment during assembly, to provide for fastenings, etc.

BOSS

Bridgport Operating System Software. A derivative of the ISO 1054 numerical machine control language for milling, etc.

boss


boss

 [bos] a rounded eminence.

boss

(bos), 1. A protuberance; a circumscribed rounded swelling. 2. The prominence of a kyphosis. [M.E. boce, fr. O.Fr.]

boss

(bôs, bŏs)n. A circular protuberance or knoblike swelling, as on the horns of certain animals.
Balloon Optimization vs. Stent Study. A trial comparing short- and long-term results of provisional stenting/optimal PTCA to elective stenting
Primary endpoints 8-month TVR
Conclusion Provisional stenting can be safely followed in treating discrete, native de novo lesions

boss

(baws) 1. A protuberance; a circumscribed rounded swelling. 2. The prominence of a kyphosis. [M.E. boce, fr. O.Fr.]

BOSS


AcronymDefinition
BOSSBoard of Social Services (New Jersey)
BOSSBalanced Optical SteadyShot (Sony)
BOSSBureau of Special Services
BOSSBlow Off Some Steam
BOSSBetter Opportunities for Single Soldiers
BOSSBatch Object Submission System
BOSSBusiness Organizer Scheduling System
BOSSBunch of Storage Systems
BOSSBuilt on Self Success
BOSSBuilding Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency
BOSSBoulder Outdoor Survival School
BOSSBharat Operating System Solutions
BOSSBritish Offshore Sailing School (UK)
BOSSBureau of State Security
BOSSBallistic Optimizing Shooting System
BOSSBosnian Party (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
BOSSBody Orifice Security Scanner (correctional facilities)
BOSSBrothers of the Same Struggle
BOSSBattlefield Operations Support System (software)
BOSSBack Office Support Systems
BOSSBusiness Organizer Scheduling System (Casio)
BOSSBase Operating Support Services
BOSSBoom Operator Simulation Systems (US DoD)
BOSSBilling and Order Support System
BOSSBachelor of Social Service
BOSSBuy Our Spares Smart
BOSSBinary Object Storage System
BOSSBest of Open Source Security
BOSSBMW (Bayerische Motoren Werke) Owners Society of Saferiders (car club)
BOSSBattle Operations Software Suite
BOSSBrother of Sexy Sister
BOSSBurial Operations Support System (VA national cemeteries)
BOSSBealls Online Service System
BOSSBomb on Station Switch
BOSSBusiness Operations Support Systems
BOSSBinary Object Streaming System
BOSSBallistic Offensive Suppression System
BOSSBase Operating Supply System
BOSSBasic Operating System Software
BOSSBetter Opportunities for Single/Unaccompanied Soldiers
BOSSBreach of Suspended Sentence (legal)
BOSSB-52 Overarching Sustainment and Support
BOSSBusiness Opportunities Support Services
BOSSBritish Orthopaedic Spine Society
BOSSBistable Optically-controlled Semiconductor Switch
BOSSBadge Office Security System
BOSSBrotherhood of Selected Sith (gaming clan)
BOSSBombardier Optimized Suspension System (Ski-Doo snowmobiles)
BOSSBusiness Oriented Software System
BOSSBrotherhood of Superstars (Julius West Middle Scholol)
BOSSBritish Office Stationery Supplies Federation
BOSSBoat Outfit and System Support
BOSSBoat Outfit & Supply Support
BOSSBattlefield Operations System Simulation
BOSSBronx Organization of Singer/Songwriters
BOSSBoard Of Secondary Schooling
BOSSBus Owner Supervisor Selector (Ieee 1394b) (IEEE 1394b)
BOSSOld Name for South African State Security Bureau
BOSSBur Oak Secondary School (Canada)

boss


Related to boss: Bose
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  • noun
  • verb
  • adj
  • phrase

Synonyms for boss

noun manager

Synonyms

  • manager
  • head
  • leader
  • director
  • chief
  • executive
  • owner
  • master
  • governor
  • employer
  • administrator
  • supervisor
  • superintendent
  • gaffer
  • foreman
  • overseer
  • kingpin
  • big cheese
  • baas
  • numero uno
  • Mister Big

phrase boss someone around

Synonyms

  • order around
  • dominate
  • bully
  • intimidate
  • oppress
  • dictate to
  • terrorize
  • put upon
  • push around
  • browbeat
  • ride roughshod over
  • lord it over
  • tyrannize
  • rule with an iron hand

Synonyms for boss

noun someone who directs and supervises workers

Synonyms

  • director
  • foreman
  • foreperson
  • forewoman
  • head
  • manager
  • overseer
  • superintendent
  • supervisor
  • taskmaster
  • taskmistress
  • straw boss
  • chief

noun one who is highest in rank or authority

Synonyms

  • chief
  • chieftain
  • director
  • head
  • headman
  • hierarch
  • leader
  • master
  • honcho

noun a professional politician who controls a party or political machine

Synonyms

  • chief
  • leader

verb to direct and watch over the work and performance of others

Synonyms

  • overlook
  • oversee
  • superintend
  • supervise
  • watch over

verb to command or issue commands in an arrogant manner

Synonyms

  • dictate
  • dominate
  • domineer
  • order
  • rule
  • tyrannize

adj exceptionally good of its kind

Synonyms

  • ace
  • banner
  • blue-ribbon
  • brag
  • capital
  • champion
  • excellent
  • fine
  • first-class
  • first-rate
  • prime
  • quality
  • splendid
  • superb
  • superior
  • terrific
  • tiptop
  • top
  • A-one
  • bully
  • dandy
  • great
  • swell
  • topflight
  • topnotch
  • tophole

Synonyms for boss

noun a person who exercises control over workers

Synonyms

  • foreman
  • honcho
  • chief
  • gaffer

Related Words

  • baas
  • ganger
  • assistant foreman
  • straw boss
  • supervisor

noun a person responsible for hiring workers

Synonyms

  • hirer

Related Words

  • employer
  • guvnor
  • old man

noun a person who exercises control and makes decisions

Related Words

  • leader
  • drug baron
  • drug lord

noun a leader in a political party who controls votes and dictates appointments

Synonyms

  • party boss
  • political boss

Related Words

  • pol
  • political leader
  • politico
  • politician

noun a circular rounded projection or protuberance

Synonyms

  • knob

Related Words

  • knobble
  • nailhead
  • projection

verb raise in a relief

Synonyms

  • emboss
  • stamp

Related Words

  • block
  • imprint
  • impress

adj exceptionally good

Synonyms

  • brag

Related Words

  • colloquialism
  • superior
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