big enchilada en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Meanings
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(slang) A very important person, especially the highest-ranking individual in an organization.
The detectives were trying to identify the big enchilada who controlled the entire criminal network.
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(slang) Some item of high value, especially a top prize or reward.
When the lottery results were announced, he was stunned to learn that the big enchilada was all his.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
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| big enchiladas | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
boss · big kahuna · rooster · king of the hill · head honcho · VIP · high muckamuck · brass ring · top boy · panjandrum · top gun · bigwig · big gun · muckamuck · poobah · somebody · top dog · king of all one surveys · big name · mayor · very important person · heavyweight · big cheese · bigwig · king of the castle · kingpin · numero uno · big man · baron · big shot · mugwump · top banana · high muckety-muck · big cheese · big wheel · macher · heavy hitter · grand poobah · big man · muckety muck · big noise · big enchilada · wheel · top cat · big kahuna