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Australia and New Zealand Slang (disparaging).an overseer of a small group of workers; person with minor authority.[1895-1900]
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pannikin boss — /pænəkən ˈbɒs/ (say panuhkuhn bos) noun Colloquial an overseer of a small business or a small gang of labourers; a person of minor authority: *There were the self made men, like James Tyson, a pannikin boss who through rigid saving and shrewd… …
pannikin boss — noun Australia : an overseer of a gang of laborers * * * Australia and New Zealand Slang (disparaging). an overseer of a small group of workers; person with minor authority. [1895 1900] … Useful english dictionary
pannikin — /ˈpænəkən / (say panuhkuhn) noun 1. a small pan or metal cup. –adjective 2. of or relating to someone who acts as though their status and importance are large, when in reality they are not, as pannikin boss, pannikin snob, etc. –phrase 3. off one …
pannikin snob — /pænəkən ˈsnɒb/ (say panuhkuhn snob) noun Colloquial a person of small means who affects a snobbish attitude. {modelled on pannikin boss} …
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Diminutive — In language structure, a diminutive,[1] or diminutive form (abbreviated dim), is a formation of a word used to convey a slight degree of the root meaning, smallness of the object or quality named, encapsulation, intimacy, or endearment.[2][3] It… … Wikipedia
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UK — abbr. United Kingdom. * * * noun a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; Great Britain is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom • Syn:… … Useful english dictionary
