Bossing: meaning, definitions and examples
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bossing
[ หbษsษชล ]
leadership role
Bossing refers to the act of exercising authority over others, often in a commanding or domineering manner. It is commonly associated with managing or directing a group of people, where a person assumes a leadership position. This behavior can be perceived positively when it entails guidance and organization, but negatively if it comes across as oppressive or overbearing. The term can be used in various contexts, including workplaces, teams, or social settings.
Synonyms
commanding, controlling, directing, dominating, supervising.
Examples of usage
- He was bossing everyone around during the project.
- She has a tendency for bossing her friends when organizing events.
- Bossing others can lead to resentment if not done carefully.
Translations
Translations of the word "bossing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น lideranรงa
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคธเคฟเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Leiten
๐ฎ๐ฉ memimpin
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะตััะฒะฝะธััะฒะพ
๐ต๐ฑ przywรณdztwo
๐ฏ๐ต ใในใฎๅฝนๅฒ
๐ซ๐ท direction
๐ช๐ธ liderazgo
๐น๐ท liderlik
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ณด์ค ์ญํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูููุงุฏุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ vedenรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ vedenie
๐จ๐ณ ้ขๅฏผ
๐ธ๐ฎ vodenje
๐ฎ๐ธ forysta
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐัััะปัา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ แแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ liderlik
๐ฒ๐ฝ liderazgo
Etymology
The term 'boss' has Dutch origins, derived from the word 'baas', meaning 'master' or 'overseer'. It was first used in American English in the early 19th century and carried a connotation of authority and control. The verb form 'bossing' emerged as a colloquial term to describe the action of exercising authority. As organizations and social structures evolved, so did the context in which 'bossing' is applied, leading to discussions about leadership styles and management practices. The term can evoke various feelings and attitudes, depending on the manner in which authority is exercised. In modern usage, โbossingโ may be linked to negative connotations of micromanagement and oppressive leadership, particularly in discussions about workplace culture.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #34,666 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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- 34663 obsessing
- 34664 capriciousness
- 34665 misjudgment
- 34666 bossing
- 34667 unworn
- 34668 dawdle
- 34669 espy
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