bosing

Central Dusun

Noun

bosing

  1. squirrel

References

  • bosing”, in Dusun dictionary, 2025–2026

Kimaragang

Noun

bosing

  1. squirrel (rodent)

Lotud

Noun

bosing

  1. squirrel (rodent)

Rungus

Noun

bosing

  1. squirrel (rodent)

Tagalog

Alternative forms

Etymology

From bos +‎ -ing, diminutive rendering of Tagalog bos, borrowed from English boss.

Pronunciation

  • (Standard Tagalog) IPA(key): /ˈbosiŋ/ [ˈboː.sɪŋ]
  • Rhymes: -osiŋ
  • Syllabification: bo‧sing

Noun

bosing (Baybayin spelling ᜊᜓᜐᜒᜅ᜔)

  1. (colloquial, informal) boss; chief; head
    Synonyms: hepe, puno
  2. (colloquial, informal) a male term of address

Further reading

  • boss”, in Pambansang Diksiyonaryo | Diksiyonaryo.ph, 2018

Tobilung

Noun

bosing

  1. squirrel (rodent)