Bossling
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A diminutive, subordinate, or petty boss derogatory
"If he can hope to go up higher only as the result of making himself useful to some boss or bossling, in matters having nothing in the world to do with the discharge of his legitimate duties, …"
Example
More examples"If he can hope to go up higher only as the result of making himself useful to some boss or bossling, in matters having nothing in the world to do with the discharge of his legitimate duties, …"
Etymology
From boss + -ling (diminutive suffix).
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