English Explanatory Dictionary

boss up

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To strive to reach one's goals through effort and determination; to start working hard.
  2. To modify a corner in sheet lead to avoid leaving a hole in the angle.
  3. To manage a household and its servants.
intj
  1. Take care; look out.

Word forms

boss up bosses up bossing up bossed up

Etymology

From various senses of boss; first sense possibly devised as a gender-neutral form of man up.

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