boss man

[baws-man, bos-]

boss·man

[baws-man, bos-]
noun, plural boss·men. Informal.
a leader or boss.

Origin:
1930–35; boss1 + man1
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Boss man is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
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boss man definition


  1. n.
    the man in charge. : I guess the boss man is about ready to retire.
Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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