How to Pronounce "boss about"
expression
ˈbɑs/, /ˈbɔs/ /əˈbaʊt
BAWSS uh-BOWT
bˈɒs/ /ɐbˈaʊt
BOSS uh-BOWT
Definition
To keep telling someone what to do in an annoying or controlling way, often without the right to do so.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɑs/, /ˈbɔs/ /əˈbaʊt
British English
bˈɒs/ /ɐbˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAWSS uh-BOWT
UK
BOSS uh-BOWT
Listen in Context
My older sister likes to boss about her little brother.
The new manager always tries to boss about the team.
I don’t like it when people boss about others for no reason.
Don’t let him boss you about—just ignore him.