slave-driver

Meaning

1. noun An overseer of slaves at work; a person who puts slaves to work.
2. noun An employer or supervisor who demands excessive amounts of work from an employee.

   He's such a slave-driver! I can't believe he wants us to come in on Saturday.

3. noun An employer or supervisor who demands excessive amounts of work from an employee.

   He's such a slave-driver! I can't believe he wants us to come in on Saturday.

4. noun Anyone who requests an amount of work from others that is deemed unreasonable.

   Mom, I need a break after doing homework! You're nothing but a slave-driver!

Similar words

slave driver slavedriver slaveowner slaveholder slavemaster slaver slave owner enslaver slavedealer slave trader