Synonyms

head_honcho big_cheese big_deal big_enchilada big_fish big_gun big_wheel

Examples

"he thinks he's a big shot" "she's a big deal in local politics" "the Qaeda commander is a very big fish"

Used in print

Figger we got_to be plumb careful with any of you Highlands big_shots '' .

Related terms

important_person knocker supremo colloquialism