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Definition of bossman

bossman

/ˈbɔːs.mæn/
boss · man
Plural:bossmen
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• noun

1

A male employer, manager, supervisor, or person in charge of a workplace or organization (informal).

Example

"We need to get approval from the bossman before ordering any new equipment for the workshop."

2

British An informal, friendly term of address for a man, especially a male shopkeeper, convenience store owner, or takeaway restaurant worker.

Example

"Cheers, bossman, keep the change!"

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Word Nuance & Usage

In contemporary British slang, "bossman" is widely used as a friendly, respectful term of address for a male shopkeeper or takeaway server, whereas in American English it more commonly refers to a workplace supervisor or manager.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bossman. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bossman
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