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hon·cho  (hnch) Slang
n. pl. hon·chos
One who is in charge; a manager or leader: "Now that Hollywood honchos have discovered the verdant beachfront villages, the stores have grown in scope and sophistication" David Field.
tr.v. hon·choed, hon·cho·ing, hon·chos
To direct or manage: "He . . . is honchoing preparations for the forthcoming . . . economic summit" Newsweek.
[Japanese hanch, squad leader : han, squad (from Middle Chinese pa·n, arrangement, class) + ch, chief (from Middle Chinese tra).]
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Noun1.honchohoncho - a person who exercises control over workers; "if you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman"
boss, foreman, chief, gaffer
baas - South African term for `boss'
ganger - the foreman of a work gang
assistant foreman, straw boss - a member of a work gang who supervises the other workers
supervisor - one who supervises or has charge and direction of


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