boss

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Informal

n. a very strong enemy at the end of a level in a video game.

n. a significant non-player character enemy, typically encountered at the end of a stage, that is more difficult to defeat than standard enemies.

日本語:ボス※

Español:jefe

“It took me five tries to beat the final boss of the game.”

“The game's final boss features multiple phases, requiring players to adapt their strategy as the enemy's attack patterns evolve.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Informal · British English · Dialect

n. a friendly or informal way to address a man, often a customer.

n. an informal vocative used to address a male peer or customer, often implying a casual or respectful rapport.

日本語:旦那※

“Excuse me, boss, do you have the time?”

“The market trader addressed every male customer as boss, a linguistic habit intended to build quick, informal rapport.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Science Technical

n. a raised part or lump on a surface, often used for decoration.

n. a decorative or functional protuberance on a surface, such as the intersection of vaulting ribs in architecture.

“The old shield had a metal boss in the center for extra strength.”

“The Gothic ceiling was adorned with intricate stone bosses where the ribs of the vault met, each carved with a unique floral motif.”

B1 · Intermediate Informal

v. to tell people what to do in a way that is annoying or too powerful.

v. to exercise authoritative control over others, often in a domineering or repetitive manner.

“Stop trying to boss me around; I know how to do my job.”

“She tended to boss her younger siblings around whenever their parents were out of the house, much to their annoyance.”

C1 · Advanced Slang · American English

adj. very good or impressive.

adj. of excellent quality; first-rate or highly impressive.

“That new car you bought is totally boss.”

“The band played a boss set last night, leaving the audience hoping for an encore that never came.”