slave-driver noun3 •An overseer of slaves at work; a person who puts slaves to work."That's the rifle I used against the Peruvian slave-drivers three years ago." — 1912 •(informal, figurative) 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. •(informal, figurative) 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! formsslave drivers · slave-drivers