Definition of Boss around

1. Verb. Be bossy towards. "They want to boss around the prisoners "; "Her big brother always bullied her when she was young"

Exact synonyms: Ballyrag, Browbeat, Bully, Bullyrag, Hector, Push Around, Strong-arm
Generic synonyms: Intimidate
Specialized synonyms: Domineer, Tyrannise, Tyrannize

Definition of Boss around

1. Verb. To act in a bossy manner with another person, ordering them to do things, whether or not one is actually their superior. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Boss Around

bosonising
bosonization
bosonizations
bosonize
bosonized
bosonizes
bosonizing
bosons
bosque
bosques
bosquet
bosquets
boss
boss-eyed
boss about
boss around
boss key
bossa nova
bossage
bossages
bossdom
bossdoms
bossed
bossed about
bossed around
bosselated
bosselation
bosser
bosses
bosses about

Literary usage of Boss around

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Practical Rules for the Proportions of Modern Engines and Boilers for Land by Nicholas Procter Burgh (1865)
"Thickness of metal of boss around shaft = diameter of shaft x .4. Thickness of metal of boss around pin = diameter of pin x .375. ..."

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