gaf·fer /ˈɡæfə $ -ər/ noun [countableC] 1. AMFthe person who is in charge of the lighting in making a cinema film 〔电影拍摄时负责照明的〕灯光师 2. British EnglishBrE informalOLD/NOT YOUNG an old man – used humorously 老头〔幽默用法〕
3. British EnglishBrE informalBO a man who is in charge of people, especially in a factory 〔尤指工厂里的〕工头,领班 SYN boss