The Tokpisin term "masta, bos" matches the English term "boss"
| other tokpisin words that include "masta" : | english : |
|---|---|
| mastamisis, ol waitman | Europeans |
| masta mak | surveyor |
| masta | white adult male (term originated in colonial times) |
| other tokpisin words that include "bos" : | english : |
|---|---|
| boskru | boat's crew |
| bosim | control, be in charge of |
| boskru bilong balus/sip | crew of plane/ship |
| bos bilong haus | host |
| bosim | oversee |
| bosboi | overseer on plantation |
| boskru | sailor(s) |