big kahuna en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
Borrowed from Hawaiian word kahuna (“a shaman or wizard”).
Meanings
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(idiomatic, informal) A boss, leader, chieftain, or top-ranking person in an organization.
You'll have to talk with the big kahuna to get a decision on that.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| big kahunas | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
head honcho · grand poobah · big wheel · bigwig · muckety muck · big cheese · kingpin · big enchilada · important person · top banana · top dog
Translations (4)
es gran jefe (boss) · it pezzo da novanta (boss) · fi pääjehu (boss) · pt mandachuva (boss)