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- DictionaryGaf·fer/ˈɡafər/
noun
- 1. the chief electrician in a motion-picture or television production unit.
- 2. an old man. informal
2 days ago · noun. 1. an old man, esp one living in the country: often used affectionately or patronizingly. Compare gammer. 2. informal, mainly British. a boss, foreman, or owner of a factory, mine, etc. 3. the senior electrician on a television or film set. Collins English Dictionary.
gaffer. noun. /ˈɡæfə (r)/. /ˈɡæfər/. (British English, informal) a person who is in charge of a group of people, for example, workers in a factory, a sports team, etc. synonym boss. The gaffer told us we’re a good team. Join us.
2 days ago · 1. countable noun. People use gaffer to refer to the person in charge of the workers at a place of work such as a factory. [British, informal] The gaffer said he'd been fined for not doing the contract on time. 2. countable noun. People sometimes refer to the manager of a football team as the gaffer . [British, informal]
A gaffer is a member of a movie or television crew. The gaffer runs the production's electrical department. One of the jobs credited at the end of a film is the gaffer. A gaffer is responsible for the electricity that powers the lights, so her job is vital to the success of the movie.
gaffer. ( ˈɡæfə) n. 1. an old man, esp one living in the country: often used affectionately or patronizingly. Compare gammer. 2. informal chiefly Brit a boss, foreman, or owner of a factory, mine, etc. 3. (Film) the senior electrician on a television or film set. [C16: alteration of godfather]
Definitions of 'gaffer' 1. People use gaffer to refer to the person in charge of the workers at a place of work such as a factory. [British, informal] [...] 2. People sometimes refer to the manager of a football team as the gaffer . [British, informal] [...] More. Pronunciations of the word 'gaffer' British English: gæfəʳ. More.
Gaffer definition, the chief electrician on the set of a movie or television show. See more.
