"Bossku" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From boss and Malay -ku (“my”), meaning "my boss". From an internet post by Najib, "Nak malu apa bossku", which means "What to be ashamed of, my boss". Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ms|-ku||my}} Malay -ku (“my”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Bossku
  1. (Malaysia, politics, slang, humorous) Najib Razak, former prime minister of Malaysia. Tags: Malaysia, humorous, slang Categories (topical): Individuals, Malaysian politics, Nicknames of individuals, Politics Related terms: Jibby [also, derogatory], abah (english: supportive, for Muhyiddin)
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