plural of boss boy

(South Africa, historical) The black leader of a gang of miners.

A maritime foreman who goes about from place to place, rather than supervising one particular location.

Alternative form of pit boss

(mining, dated) A direct overseer of laborers in a mining operation.

Cross-eyed; squinting. / Blind in one eye; having one injured eye.

Synonym of boss key

plural of boss button

(US, slang, intransitive) To strive to reach one's goals through effort and determination; to start working hard.

(South Africa, obsolete) take care; look out