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USA slang
The person in charge; the boss.
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
USA
Formality
Informal.
head-honcho means The person in charge; the boss. It is best read as usa slang associated with USA.
"head-honcho" means The person in charge; the boss. In USA, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
The person who takes the initiative or takes responsibility (literally "spearhead")
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