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bosses

|boss-es|

🇺🇸

/ˈbɑːsɪz/

🇬🇧

/ˈbɒsɪz/

(boss)

authority figure

Base Form	Plural	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun	Adjective	Adverb
boss	bosses	bosses	bosses	bossed	bossed	bossing	bossiness	bossy	bossily

Etymology

Etymology Information

'boss' originates from Dutch, specifically the word 'baas', where 'baas' meant 'master'.

Historical Evolution

'baas' transformed into the English word 'boss' during the 17th century.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'master or overseer', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person in charge'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

plural form of 'boss'.

The bosses of the company met to discuss the new strategy.

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Verb 1

third person singular present tense of 'boss'.

She bosses her team around with confidence.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41