underboss
[ uhn-der-baws, -bos ]
/ ˈʌn dərˌbɔs, -ˌbɒs /
noun
a lesser or minor boss, often the second in command, as in an underworld hierarchy.
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Example sentences from the Web for underboss
Zerilli reportedly held the rank as capo, or captain, when he came out, though he is said by some to have served as underboss.