Gaffer

Gaffer

/หˆษกรฆfษ™/
Noun United Kingdom

The boss.

Example Sentences

"That's a proper Gaffer, that is."
"I've never seen such a Gaffer in all my life."

Etymology & History

See earlier entry. British boss, foreman, or old man. Working-class terminology.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
โœ“
Language
Mild
๐Ÿ’ฌ
Formality
Slang
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