Honchoed


[hon-choh] /ˈhɒn tʃoʊ/ Slang.

noun, plural honchos.
1.
a leader, especially an assertive leader; chief.
verb (used with object)
2.
to organize, supervise, or be the leader of:
She volunteered to honcho the new project.
/ˈhɒntʃəʊ/
noun (pl) -chos
1.
the person in charge; the boss
verb
2.
to supervise or be in charge of
n.

1947, American English, “officer in charge,” from Japanese hancho “group leader,” from han “corps, squad” + cho “head, chief.” Picked up by U.S. servicemen in Japan and Korea, 1947-1953.

noun

The person in charge; chief; big enchilada, boss: better known as the honcho of Scientific Anglers, Inc (1947+)

verb

: honcho a staff

[fr Japanese hancho, ”squad leader”; han, ”small group,” and cho, ”leader”]

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