English · Phrasal verb Attested

boss about

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To act in a bossy manner toward (another person), ordering them to do things, whether or not one is actually their superior.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “boss about” mean?

To act in a bossy manner toward (another person), ordering them to do things, whether or not one is actually their superior.

Is “boss about” formal or informal?

boss about is generally informal.

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