underboss

• Sustantivo que designa a la persona que actúa como ayudante o segundo al mando de un jefe, especialmente en una organización criminal o sindicato.

A noun referring to a person who acts as an assistant or second-in-command to a chief, particularly within a criminal organization or syndicate.

1. Second-in-command in a crime syndicateC1formal

   A person who acts as the assistant or deputy to the leader of a criminal organization, often responsible for overseeing operations and relaying orders.

   Subjefe de una organización criminal

   • The underboss was arrested for orchestrating the illegal gambling ring.
   • In the mafia hierarchy, the underboss reports directly to the boss.
   • The underboss ensured that all the family's orders were carried out smoothly.

   Sinónimoslieutenantright-hand mansecond-in-command