Phrase guide

final boss

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An extremely powerful enemy that a player fights at the end of a campaign or story.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: video-games

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Meaning 2

The best or ultimate example of something; an epitome.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: figuratively, informal

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noun

Meaning 3

An extremely difficult thing that one needs to finish or beat in order to complete some task.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: figuratively, informal

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History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: eindbaas — powerful enemy in video games
  • Georgian: ბოლო ბოსი — powerful enemy in video games
  • German: Endboss — powerful enemy in video games
  • Japanese: ラストボス (rasuto bosu) — powerful enemy in video games
  • Swedish: slutboss — powerful enemy in video games