Noun: straw boss stro bós
Usage: N. Amer, informal
Usage: N. Amer, informal
- A member of a work gang who supervises the other workers
"The straw boss delegated tasks to ensure the project was completed on time";
- assistant foreman
Derived forms: straw bosses
Type of: boss, chief, foreman, gaffer [Brit, informal], honcho [N. Amer, informal]