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pomo — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • boss noun A person in charge of others at work, such as a manager, supervisor, or business owner.
  • gaffer noun The chief lighting technician on a film or television set.
  • governor noun The elected or appointed head of a state, province, or similar region.
  • jefe noun A boss or leader, especially used informally in contexts with Spanish or Mexican influence.

Senses

pomo is used for these senses in English:

  • boss A person who oversees and directs the work of others; a supervisor.
  • gaffer (UK, informal) The leader of a group or team, such as a boss, foreman, coach, or publican.
  • governor (informal) Boss; employer; gaffer.
  • jefe A boss in a business, company, or other organization.
  • organ grinder (figurative) The person who is in charge, rather than a lackey or representative; the person truly responsible for another's actions.

boss — full definition

  1. noun A person in charge of others at work, such as a manager, supervisor, or business owner.
  2. noun In video games, a particularly difficult enemy that must be defeated to advance, often appearing at the end of a level.
  3. verb To order someone around, especially repeatedly and without much regard for their opinion.
  4. adj (informal) Excellent; first-rate.
  5. noun A rounded lump or raised knob on a surface, such as a decorative stud or a natural rock outcrop.

gaffer — full definition

  1. noun The chief lighting technician on a film or television set.
  2. noun British informal: a boss, foreman, or manager, especially in sport.
  3. noun An old man, especially an elderly one from the countryside.

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