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honcho

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honcho


Main Entry:
hon·cho Listen to the pronunciation of honcho
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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