English for Students

Honcho

How is the word Honcho pronounced and what does it mean?


The first o is pronounced like the o in hot, pot, and dot. The second sounds like the o in so, go, and no. The ch is like the ch in chips, cheap, and chew. The main stress is on the first syllable hon.


The word is considered slang. And is mostly used in American English in informal contexts.


It can be used both as a noun and a verb.


Anyone who is the boss or the leader can be referred to as a honcho.


The word is of Japanese origin and can be used with both men and women.


• Meera, the top honcho in the accounts department, listened patiently to our problem.


When used as a verb honcho means to manage or direct something.


• Did Revathi tell you who is likely to honcho the project?


• Amrita is honchoing the preparations for the forthcoming seminar.


COURTESY : The Hindu (The National News-Paper) - India