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gaffer British English

Meaning: the manager, the boss

For example:

  • All the Manchester United players said they owed their success to the gaffer and the rest of the coaching staff.

  • Eh, Bobby! The gaffer wants to see you. And you'd better watch out coz he don't look too happy, neither!

Note: usually used with the definite article "the"

Variety: This slang is typically used in British English but may be used in other varieties of English too.

Quick Quiz:

In English Premier League football, the gaffers are the guys who
  1. treat the injured players
  2. manage the teams
  3. referee the games

Discuss: gaffer

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