baas vs gaffer
gaffer vs baasbaas and gaffer both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| baas | Yes | No | No | No |
| gaffer | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
gaffer is a hypernym of
baas; that is, gaffer is a
word with a broader meaning than baas:
- baas: South African term for `boss'
- gaffer: a person who exercises control over workers
| baas (noun) | gaffer (noun) |
|---|---|
| South African term for `boss' | a person who exercises control over workers |
| an elderly man | |
| an electrician responsible for lighting on a movie or tv set |
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