Meaning of bossman | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A male boss or employer.
   derogatory, informal, mildly, often
2. Used as a term of address for an unfamiliar, possibly distrusted man: bud, buddy, friend.
   informal, vocative
3. Used as a term of address for a man who appears courageous: boss.
   informal, vocative

Equivalents

Examples

“Valerie nodded her head and added, "The workers don't back you up. They want⟳ to cooperate when they don't see⟳ the bossman, but as they see⟳ the bossman, they get⟳ frightened. […]”

“I had a job but the bossman let⟳ me go (he said) I'm sorry but I won't be needing your help⟳ no more (I said) Please⟳, mister bossman, I need⟳ this job more than you know⟳ But he gave me my last⟳ paycheck and he sent me on out the door”

“You should watch⟳ what you say⟳, bossman.”

“I don’t know⟳ what to tell⟳ you, bossman.”

“You really showed them, bossman. What’s your name⟳?”

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