What does bossman mean?
Bossman means (often mildly derogatory) A male boss or employer..
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/ˈbɒsmæn/ · noun
(often mildly derogatory) A male boss or employer..
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?
Use bossman when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Bossman means (often mildly derogatory) A male boss or employer..
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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. […]
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