Top synonyms for “boss”: brag, chief, emboss, foreman, gaffer, hirer, honcho, knob, and 4 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)a circular rounded projection or protuberance
- (noun)a person responsible for hiring workers“the boss hired three more men for the new job”
- (noun)a person who exercises control and makes decisions“he is his own boss now”
- (noun)a person who exercises control over workers“if you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman”
- (noun)a leader in a political party who controls votes and dictates appointments“party bosses have a reputation for corruption”
- (verb)raise in a relief“embossed stationery”
- (adjective)exceptionally good“a boss hand at carpentry”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "boss"?
Common synonyms for "boss" include brag, chief, emboss, foreman, gaffer, hirer. Our thesaurus lists 12 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "boss" mean?
a circular rounded projection or protuberance
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