How to pronounce “boss up”

Meaning

• [Verb]
• (slang, intransitive) To strive to reach one's goals through effort and determination; to start working hard.
• (plumbing) To modify a corner in sheet lead to avoid leaving a hole in the angle.
• (dated, transitive) To manage a household and its servants.
• [Interjection]
• (South Africa, obsolete) Take care; look out.

Practice Nearby Words

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Similar Sounds

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