Definition of "gaffer" in English

noun

1. (film) A chief lighting technician for a motion-picture or television production.

2. A glassblower.

3. Someone aboard a boat whose duty is to gaff a (large) fish once the angler has reeled it in.

noun

1. (colloquial) An old person, usually a man.

2. (UK, informal) The leader of a group or team, such as a boss, foreman, coach, or publican.

3. A sailor.

4. (Canada) The baby in the house.