BOSS

What Does Boss Mean in a Text?

Gaming Slang for Newbies

If you're new to gaming, then there is more to learn than just a game's moves and strategy. Gamers should also be familiar with gaming slang, which has around 200 terms in common usage, many of which are difficult for new players to guess. But, you should persevere. Understanding gaming jargon improves collaboration by helping gamers to convey complex strategies, emotions, and actions quickly. Here is the term you care about:

Boss means "Person In Charge," "Significant Opponent," and "Awesome" or "Great."

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In a work context, the boss is the person in charge, (i.e., someone who directs or supervises the workers). The following definitions of boss both stem from the idea that the boss is someone of importance or high value:

• Significant Opponent. In gaming, a boss is an opponent non-player character (NPC) that is much more difficult to defeat than other opponents encountered up to that point. Boss characters are typically encountered at the end of a level or game, or guarding specific objectives.

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• Awesome or Great. Boss is also widely used as a slang term of admiration or respect.

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When I write Boss, I mean this:

"Boss" is commonly used in gaming to refer to a significant opponent.

Summary of Key Points for First Definition

"Person In Charge" is, by far, the most common meaning for Boss when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

Boss
Definition:	Person In Charge
Type:	Word
Guessability:	3: Very Easy to Guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Summary of Key Points for Second Definition

"Significant Opponent" is the most common definition for Boss in gaming circles.

Boss
Definition:	Significant Opponent
Type:	Slang Word (Jargon)
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Summary of Key Points for Third Definition

"Awesome or Great" is another common definition for Boss.

Boss
Definition:	Awesome or Great
Type:	Slang Word (Jargon)
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of Boss in Sentences

Here are examples of Boss in conversations:

• Ali: Can you get away early on Friday?
• Reese: I will have to ask the Boss.
(Here, Boss means "Person In Charge.")

• Sam: Wow! These guys know how to fight!
• Jo: Wait until you meet the Boss!
(Here, Boss means "Significant Opponent.")

• Lee: This ice cream is totally Boss!
• Val: I know! Isn't it the best?!
(Here, Boss means "Awesome" or "Great.")

An Academic Look at Boss

"Boss" is typically used as a slang word. Slang refers to words, phrases and uses of language that are regarded as very informal and which are often restricted to a special context or a particular group of users.

Example of Boss Used in a Text

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