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Bossku
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English
Etymology
From en boss and en ms -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
en Malaysia politics slang humorous Najib Razak, former prime minister of Malaysia.
en 2020 The Straits Times https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/najib-bossku-thats-what-people-call-me-these-days 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. https://web.archive.org/web/20240418214740/https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/najib-bossku-thats-what-people-call-me-these-days 18 April 2024
Usage notes
This term is used more often by supporters of Najib.
See also
en Jibby (derogatory, also for Najib)
ms abah (supportive, for Muhyiddin)
en eponyms
en Individuals Malaysian politics Nicknames for individuals