How do you use "Gaffer" in a sentence?

The gaffer wants to see you. Ask the gaffer.

Gaffer

Q: What does "Gaffer" mean?

Boss British informal term for the boss or person in charge.

Slang Term British ★★★★☆ Common Casual

Meaning: Boss

老板

Jefe

ボス

보스

British informal term for the boss or person in charge.

英国非正式用语，指老板或负责人。

Término informal británico para el jefe o la persona a cargo.

上司や責任者を指すイギリスの口語表現。

보스나 책임자를 가리키는 영국 비격식 표현.

Examples

The gaffer wants to see you.
老板想见你
El jefe quiere verte
ボスがお前に会いたがってるぞ
보스가 널 보자고 해.
Ask the gaffer.
问老板
Pregúntale al jefe
ボスに聞け
보스한테 물어봐.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡæfə/

Usage Guide

Context: workplace

Tone: informal

✓ Do Say

British workplaces
英国职场用语
usado en entornos laborales británicos
イギリスの職場で使用
영국 직장

✗ Don't Say

Formal
不用于正式场合
No se usa en contextos formales
フォーマルな場面では使わない
격식체

Common Mistakes

British term

Origin & History

From 'godfather,' corrupted over time, 16th century.

Cultural Context

Era: 16th century

Generation: All ages

Social background: Working class

Pop culture: Football managers

Regional notes: British.

Variations

GafferThe gaffer