Definition of 'boss'

See also: bos 

Noun

1. a person who exercises control over workers; "if you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman"
      Synonyms: foreman chief gaffer honcho
2. a person responsible for hiring workers; "the boss hired three more men for the new job"
      Synonyms: hirer
3. a person who exercises control and makes decisions; "he is his own boss now"
4. a leader in a political party who controls votes and dictates appointments; "party bosses have a reputation for corruption"
      Synonyms: party boss political boss
5. a circular rounded projection or protuberance
      Synonyms: knob

Verb

1. raise in a relief; "embossed stationary"
      Synonyms: emboss stamp

Adjective

1. exceptionally good; "a boss hand at carpentry"; "his brag cornfield"
      Synonyms: brag

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