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bosslike en · ADJ · etymology 1

Etymology

From boss (“protrusion”) + -like.

Meanings

1. Like or resembling a boss (raised area; protrusion)
   • An electric motor comprising an oil-tight housing having a bosslike projection at one end thereof, said oil-tight housing being defined by a somewhat cup-shaped member open at the end remote from said end having said bosslike projection […] 1962, Canadian Patent Office Record, volume 90, page 3513:

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
more bosslike	Degree=Cmp		lexicographic
most bosslike	Degree=Sup		lexicographic
boss-like		alternative	lexicographic

bosslike en · ADJ · etymology 2

Etymology

From boss (“employer; manager”) + -like.

Meanings

1. Like or resembling a boss; bossish
   • Malene tried to digest what it meant that he was looking bosslike this morning. 2014, Gina Robinson, Love Another Day - Page 5:

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
most bosslike	Degree=Sup		lexicographic
boss-like		alternative	lexicographic
more bosslike	Degree=Cmp		lexicographic