Boss — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

Meaning & Definition of Boss

Boss (noun)

1. a person who exercises control or authority; specifically, one who directs or supervises workers
2. someone who controls votes in a party organization or dictates appointments or legislative measures
3. a major antagonist in a game (such as a video game or board game) and usually one that must be overcome in order for a player to progress —often used before another noun
4. a raised ornamentation (as on a belt or shield), stud
5. an ornamental projecting block used in architecture
6. a protuberant part or body
7. cow, calf

Boss (verb)

1. to give usually arbitrary orders to —usually used with around
2. to exercise control or authority over, to act as boss of
3. to embellish (something, such as a belt or shield) with a raised decoration, to ornament with bosses, emboss
4. to treat (something, such as the surface of porcelain) with a boss

Boss (adjective)

1. excellent, first-rate