My definition has always been, in Chicago political parlance, it's often used to indicate the boss, the top guy, the go-to-guy for clout, favors, jobs, etc., but when policemen, firemen, tradesmen, news paper reporters and political hacks etc., use the reference they usually mean it in a derogatory way, as in, ("Oh yeah, he's a "Big McGaffer"?) In this usage, they mean he's an obnoxious, big mouth who thinks he's a big shot, often looked upon as blow-hard, fool, or a phony politician wannabe? A mope, as in "Mickey the Mope", another Chicago classic, pretty much inter-changeable with "Big McGaffer"! A guy who thinks he's all that! ("Dat friend a yours thinks he's a "Big McGaffer", he ain't nut'in but a ,,,,mope"!)
The word is probably spelled as "McGaffer", but it's usually pronounced "MA"-Gaffer! In Chicago anyways!
The word is probably spelled as "McGaffer", but it's usually pronounced "MA"-Gaffer! In Chicago anyways!
"Dat friend a yours thinks he's a "Big McGaffer", he ain't nut'in but a ,,,,mope"!
Your brother-in-law thinks just cause he works for the city, he's a Big McGaffer"!
Your brother-in-law thinks just cause he works for the city, he's a Big McGaffer"!
by The Big McGaffer! September 17, 2013
In 18th Century Irish lore, the object of Lord Benedict's unsavory male affections.
Also, more recently, can be simply referred to as a Benedict.
Also, more recently, can be simply referred to as a Benedict.
by TMS Eng May 24, 2011