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- [gaf-er]
- /ˈgæf ər/
- /ˈɡæf.ər/
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- [gaf-er]
- /ˈgæf ər/
Definitions of gaffer word
- noun gaffer the chief electrician on a motion-picture or television production. 1
- noun gaffer Informal. an old man. 1
- noun gaffer British. a foreman or overseer, especially the boss of a group of physical laborers. 1
- noun gaffer Glassmaking. a master glassblower responsible for shaping glassware. 1
- noun gaffer The chief electrician in a motion-picture or television production unit. 1
- noun gaffer TV, film: lighting technician 1
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Origin of gaffer
First appearance:
before 1565 One of the 32% oldest English words
First recorded in 1565-75; contraction of godfather
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Parts of speech for Gaffer
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gaffer popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
gaffer usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gaffer
noun gaffer
- ruler — a person who rules or governs; sovereign.
- founder — a person who founds or casts metal, glass, etc.
- grandfather — the father of one's father or mother.
- originator — to take its origin or rise; begin; start; arise: The practice originated during the Middle Ages.
- head — Edith, 1897–1981, U.S. costume designer.
Antonyms for gaffer
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