BOSS - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
a person responsible for hiring workers
Example: the boss hired three more men for the new job
Categories: Employer
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Noun
a person who exercises control and makes decisions
Example: he is his own boss now
Categories: Leader
Meaning 3
Part of speech: Adjective
exceptionally good
Example: a boss hand at carpentry; his brag cornfield
Synonyms
Foreman, Political boss, Boss, Bos, Knob
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "boss" comes from Proto-Germanic *bautaną. It started in Frankish *bottja. Then it appeared in Old French boce. Later, people used it in Middle English bos, which was borrowed from Japanese ボス. After that, it was Proto-Germanic *baswǭ. Over time, it became Proto-Germanic *baswô. Finally, it reached Old Dutch *baso. It started in Middle Dutch baes, which was borrowed from Dutch baas. Many other languages have similar words:.
- Middle Low German: bās
- Old Frisian: bas
- Saterland Frisian: Boas
- Old High German: basa
🔗 Related Words
beat – A related word in the same word family.
bass – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Following this word's journey reveals ancient trade routes and cultural exchanges.