honcho
Honcho (noun) means the person in charge; the boss. Example: “You'll need to run that decision past the head honcho first.”
How to use honcho
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishInformal word for the person leading or in charge of a group or project.
Word forms
honchoed past tense, honchos plural, honchoes plural, honchos singular
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You'll need to run that decision past the head _____ first.
Etymology
From Japanese hanchō ("squad leader"), likely picked up by American soldiers during World War II.
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What does “honcho” mean?
The word “honcho” means the person in charge; the boss. In plain terms, informal word for the person leading or in charge of a group or project.
How do you pronounce “honcho”?
“Honcho” is pronounced HON-choh (/ˈhɑn.t͡ʃoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “honcho” in a sentence?
Here is “honcho” used in a sentence: “You'll need to run that decision past the head honcho first.”
What part of speech is “honcho”?
Depending on how it is used, “honcho” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “honcho” come from?
The word “honcho” comes from Japanese. From Japanese hanchō ("squad leader"), likely picked up by American soldiers during World War II.
How many meanings does “honcho” have?
“Honcho” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the person in charge; the boss.
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