gaffer vs honcho

gaffer and honcho both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
gaffer	Yes	No	No	No
honcho	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, gaffer and honcho are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of gaffer include boss, chief, foreman.

gaffer (noun)	honcho (noun)
a person who exercises control over workers	a person who exercises control over workers
an elderly man
an electrician responsible for lighting on a movie or tv set