boss man
One in charge
Boss man is an informal term for someone in charge—a supervisor, employer, or authority figure.
It can be straightforward or carry a hint of irony, depending on tone: Whatever you say, boss man.
The term has historical associations with labor contexts, particularly in the American South, where Black workers addressed white supervisors this way.
- big cheeseSlang for important person
- head honchoChief in charge
- top dogDominant leader
- top brassSenior leadership collectively
- CEOTop corporate officer
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