Underboss (Noun)
Meaning
An assistant or second-in-command to a chief (especially in a crime syndicate).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The notorious crime lord appointed his most trusted associate as his underboss to oversee the day-to-day operations of the organization.
- He rose through the ranks to become the underboss of the powerful mafia family, gaining respect and fear from his peers.
- As the underboss, he was responsible for mediating disputes and making key decisions when the boss was unavailable.
- The underboss was the brains of the operation, while the boss provided the brawn and intimidation.
- The authorities were determined to take down the crime syndicate, starting with the capture of the underboss and working their way up to the top.