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honcho

One entry found.

Main Entry: hon·cho

Pronunciation: \ˈhän-(ˌ)chō\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural honchos

Etymology: Japanese hanchō squad leader, from han squad + chō head, chief

Date: 1955

: boss, big shot; also : hotshot

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