How to Pronounce "bossed"
word
ˈbɑst
BAWST
bˈɒst
BOST
Definition
Past tense of 'boss.' It means to give orders to people in a controlling or sometimes annoying way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɑst
British English
bˈɒst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAWST
UK
BOST
Listen in Context
She bossed her little brother all day.
He didn't like being bossed by his classmates.
I felt like I was being bossed all day at work.
Nobody likes getting bossed around by someone who isn’t their manager.