GAFFERS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Gaffer

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

late 16th century (in gaffer (sense 3 of the noun)): probably a contraction of godfather; compare with gammer

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈɡafə
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a person in charge of others; a boss

Short Definition:

person in charge of others

Examples:
  • street cleaners stopping for a smoke when their gaffer isn't in the vicinity
Definition:

the chief electrician in a film or television production unit.

Short Definition:

chief electrician in film or television production unit

Definition:

an old man

Short Definition:

old man

Examples:
  • you'll find the same old distinguished-looking gaffers at any awards dinner

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