straw boss

noun

1

: an assistant to a foreman in charge of supervising and expediting the work of a small group of workers

2

: a member of a group of workers who supervises the work of the others in addition to doing their own job

Word History

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for straw boss

• across
• backcross
• crisscross
• lacrosse
• recross
• tomas
• albatross
• applesauce
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• helios
• kshatriyas
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Kids Definition

straw boss

noun

: a person in charge of a small group of workers