Bad and Boss

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Bad adjective - Falling short of a standard.

Usage example: a bad first attempt at making meat loaf resulted in a soggy, inedible mess

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Boss is an antonym for bad.

Nearby Words: badly, badness

Boss adjective - Of the very best kind.

Usage example: that's a really boss stereo you've got

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Bad is an antonym for boss.

Nearby Words: bossy, bossed, bossing

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