Gaffers — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈga-fər/ gaf·fer

Meaning & Definition of Gaffers

Gaffers (noun)

  1. an old man
  2. foreman, overseer
  3. employer

Gaffers (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in patriarchs, graybeards

    similar: graybeards, patriarchs, whitebeards, ancients, elders, geriatrics, golden-agers, oldsters, old-timers, senior citizens, seniors, beldams, dowagers, grandams, adults, grown-ups, dotards
    opposite: youngsters, youths, adolescents, minors, children, cubs, juveniles, kiddies, kids

  2. as in gangers

    similar: gangers (British), leadmen, managers, overseers, principals, skippers, standard-bearers, stewards, straw bosses, superintendents, superiors, supervisors, overlords, potentates, rulers, sovereigns, bosses, boss men, captains, chiefs, foremen, forewomen, headmen, heads, helmsmen, honchos, jefes, kingpins, leaders, masters, mistresses, taskmasters, taskmistresses, figureheads, administrators, commanders, directors, employers, executives, generals, governors, hierarchs, higher-ups, barons, czarinas, czars, kings, magnates, moguls, presidents, princes, princesses, queens, big cheeses, big guns, bigwigs, top dogs, top guns, coheads, coleaders, micromanagers

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Gaffers

The most common words with a similar meaning to Gaffers:

British: gangers
graybeards, patriarchs, whitebeards, ancients, elders, geriatrics, golden-agers, oldsters, old-timers, senior citizens, seniors, beldams, dowagers, grandams, adults, grown-ups, dotards, leadmen, managers, overseers, principals, skippers, standard-bearers, stewards, straw bosses, superintendents, superiors, supervisors, overlords, potentates, rulers, sovereigns, bosses, boss men, captains, chiefs, foremen, forewomen, headmen, heads

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Gaffers

Words with the opposite meaning of Gaffers:

youngsters, youths, adolescents, minors, children, cubs, juveniles, kiddies, kids

Origin & Etymology of Gaffers

phonetic reduction of godfather:1 (with initial vowel perhaps from grandfather:1)

First known use: 1589

Frequently Asked Questions about Gaffers

What does "Gaffers" mean?

"Gaffers" means an old man. As a noun, it is defined as: an old man. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Gaffers"?

Other words for "Gaffers" include graybeards, patriarchs, whitebeards, ancients, elders, geriatrics, golden-agers and oldsters. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Gaffers" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Gaffers"?

There are 78 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Gaffers". Common alternatives include graybeards, patriarchs, whitebeards, ancients, elders, geriatrics, golden-agers, oldsters, old-timers and senior citizens.

What is the opposite of "Gaffers"?

Antonyms of "Gaffers" include youngsters, youths, adolescents, minors, children, cubs, juveniles and kiddies.

Is "Gaffers" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Gaffers" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Gaffers"?

"Gaffers" is pronounced /ˈga-fər/ and divided into syllables as gaf·fer.

What is the origin of the word "Gaffers"?

"Gaffers" comes from phonetic reduction of godfather:1 (with initial vowel perhaps from grandfather:1). First known use: 1589.

What is another word for "Gaffers" meaning "as in patriarchs, graybeards"?

When "Gaffers" (noun) means as in patriarchs, graybeards, synonyms include graybeards, patriarchs, whitebeards, ancients, elders and geriatrics. Opposites in this sense include youngsters, youths, adolescents and minors.