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bos

Boss

Beginnernoun

Definition

The person in charge at work.

Example

Bos saya sangat sibuk.

My boss is very busy.

Etymology

'Bos' is a borrowed term from English, which directly refers to a boss. It reflects the adoption of Western corporate culture in the Malay workplace.

How & Where It’s Used

'Bos' is widely used in informal contexts within workplace settings and is recognized in both spoken and written forms across Malaysia.

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