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boss up en · VERB · etymology 1

Etymology

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

Meanings

  1. (intransitive, slang) To strive to reach one's goals through effort and determination; to start working hard.
    • When life gets you down, boss up and take control.
  2. To modify a corner in sheet lead to avoid leaving a hole in the angle.
  3. (dated, transitive) To manage a household and its servants.

Forms

SpellingFeaturesLabelsSource
bosses up Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic
bossed up Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
bossed up Tense=Past lexicographic
bossing up Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic

boss up en · INTJ · etymology 2

Etymology

From Dutch pas op from Afrikaans.

Meanings

  1. (South-Africa, obsolete) Take care; look out.