bossest

boss

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Definitions of bossest word

noun bossest a person who employs or superintends workers; manager. 1
noun bossest a politician who controls the party organization, as in a particular district. 1
noun bossest a person who makes decisions, exercises authority, dominates, etc.: My grandfather was the boss in his family. 1
verb with object bossest to be master of or over; manage; direct; control. 1
verb with object bossest to order about, especially in an arrogant manner. 1
verb without object bossest to be boss. 1

before 1640

One of the 44% oldest English words

1640-50, Americanism; < Dutch baas master, foreman

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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