Bossku

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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".

Proper noun[edit]

Bossku

  1. (Malaysia, politics, slang, humorous) Najib Razak, former prime minister of Malaysia.
    • 2020, The Straits Times[1]:
      Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak is getting so used to being called "Bossku" (my boss) these days that he almost does not go by his name any more.

Usage notes[edit]

This term is used more often by supporters of Najib.

See also[edit]

  • Jibby (derogatory, also for Najib)
  • abah (supportive, for Muhyiddin)