boss
boss, chief, mate (casual address)
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/bos/
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Cultural Note
Borrowed from English, 'boss' is used as a casual, slightly flattering way to address strangers — taxi drivers, market vendors, bartenders. It is not used literally to mean employer. It replaced the older slang term 'șefu' (chief) and reflects the English influence on modern Romanian urban slang.
📝 Example Sentences
Ce faci, boss?
What's up, boss?
Boss, cât costă?
Mate, how much does it cost?
Mulțumesc, boss!
Thanks, chief!