General
gaffa
What does gaffa mean?
The boss or foreman. On a building site it's the site manager; in football it's the manager; down the pub it's whoever's buying. Used across northern England but lives loud in Geordie.
"Divvint let the gaffa catch ye on yer phone."
Frequently asked questions
What does gaffa mean?
It's a slang term for the boss — the gaffer, or whoever's in charge.
How do you use gaffa in a sentence?
"Ask the gaffa if we can knock off early."
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