BOSS
What Does Boss Mean in a Text?
Boss means "Person In Charge," "Significant Opponent," and "Awesome" or "Great." Here is more information about each of these definitions with examples.In a work context, the boss is the person in charge, (i.e., someone who directs or supervises the workers).
The following definitions of boss both stem from the idea that the boss is someone of importance or high value:
- Significant Opponent. In online gaming, a boss is an opponent non-player character (NPC) that is much more difficult to defeat than other opponents encountered up to that point. Boss characters are typically encountered at the end of a level or game, or guarding specific objectives.
- Awesome or Great. Boss is also widely used as a slang term of admiration or respect.
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When I write Boss, I mean this:
"Boss" is commonly used in gaming to refer to a significant opponent.
Summary of Key Points for First Definition
"Person In Charge" is the most common definition for Boss on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.| Boss | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Person In Charge |
| Type: | Word |
| Guessability: |  3: Very Easy to Guess |
| Typical Users: |  Adults and Teenagers |
Summary of Key Points for Second Definition
"Significant Opponent" is the most common definition for Boss in online gaming circles.| Boss | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Significant Opponent |
| Type: | Slang Word (Jargon) |
| Guessability: |  3: Guessable |
| Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
Summary of Key Points for Third Definition
"Awesome or Great" is another common definition for Boss.| Boss | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Awesome or Great |
| Type: | Slang Word (Jargon) |
| Guessability: | 3: Guessable |
| Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
Examples of Boss in Sentences
Here are examples of Boss being used in conversations:- Ali: Can you get away early on Friday?
- Reese: I will have to ask the Boss. (Here, Boss means "Person In Charge.")
- Sam: Wow! These guys know how to fight!
- Jo: Wait until you meet the Boss! (Here, Boss means "Significant Opponent.")
- Lee: This ice cream is totally Boss!
- Val: I know! Isn't it the best?! (Here, Boss means "Awesome" or "Great.")
An Academic Look at Boss
"Boss" is typically used as a slang word. Slang refers to words, phrases and uses of language that are regarded as very informal and which are often restricted to a special context or a particular group of users.Example of Boss Used in a Text
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See Also
ACT YOUR WAGE (live within your means, only put in the effort to match your salary, stop behaving like a boss) BAAS (boss) CAPO (mafia boss) DON (fellow or tutor of a university, mafia boss) GUV (boss)Quiz
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