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honcho::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | boss, chief, foreman, gaffer |
| Type of | supervisor |
| Has types | assistant foreman, baas, ganger, straw boss |
Examples of honcho
honcho
For example, you're told that as head honcho of a company you need to cut costs.
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Leiweke is a honcho at AEG, the entertainment conglomerate that owns the Galaxy.
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I always loved it when a district honcho would come grace us with his presence.
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He bears a remarkable resemblance to Heinrich Himmler, head honcho of the Gestapo.
From the express.co.uk
Emanuel wants a permanent schools honcho in place by his May 16 inauguration.
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He's not the first corporate honcho to choose Vail instead of a corporate showdown.
From the time.com
That's why Barry Diller, a bona fide media honcho, was brought to the rescue.
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Honcho gave me his card and the name of his vice president of business development.
From the forbes.com
Then I heard from a head honcho at HBO who was volunteering with the National Guard.
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- Foreman: a person who exercises control over workers; "if you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman"
- Honcho is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.
- Boss, leader
- Any supervisor, as a foreman or "straw boss", who's the MIL-PERS designated in charge; imported into English from WWII Japanese term for squad leader [hanchu], which derives from chief or elder of the band. ...
- A Japanese term that applies to the Marine in charge.
- Leader of a commando team.
- Boss; man in charge.
