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bossing


Meanings
  • verb

    The act of managing or having authority over others.

  • A person who has control over others.


Synonyms

boss around , lord over
Variants
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boss , bossed , bosses , bossing , girlboss , girl boss , girlbosses , girl bosses , girlbossed , girl bossed , girlbossing , girl bossing
Etymology
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Originally meant 'top' or 'boss' in the sense of chief or foreman, from Old French 'bose' or 'bosses' meaning 'head' or 'chief'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'boss' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

  2. In some cultures, the term 'boss' is considered disrespectful and is avoided in favor of more formal titles such as 'manager' or 'supervisor'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Leadership: Bossing is a form of leadership, where one person has authority over a group of people and is responsible for making decisions and giving instructions.

  2. Management: Bossing is a key aspect of management, as it involves overseeing the work of others and ensuring that goals are met.


Culture
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Bossing has been a common theme in literature, particularly in works that explore power dynamics and workplace hierarchies. For example, in Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'The Brothers Karamazov', the character Fyodor Pavlovich Karamazov is depicted as a cruel and tyrannical boss.

How to Memorize "bossing"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person giving instructions to a group of workers. Imagine the boss standing at the front of the room, addressing the team and assigning tasks.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'boss' with the image of a person in a suit and tie, sitting in an office with a large desk and a view of the city.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that 'Boss' stands for 'Bringing Others Successfully'.


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