HONCHO

foreman, chief, gaffer, honcho, boss

(noun) a person who exercises control over workers; “if you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

honcho (plural honchos)

(informal) boss, leader

Verb

honcho (third-person singular simple present honchos, present participle honchoing, simple past and past participle honchoed)

(transitive, informal, North America) To lead or manage.

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

2 June 2025

FOOTING

(noun) status with respect to the relations between people or groups; “on good terms with her in-laws”; “on a friendly footing”


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Coffee Trivia

Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.

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