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high-muck-a-muck

/ˈhaɪ ˌmʌk ə ˈmʌk/

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noun

/ˈhaɪ ˌmʌk ə ˈmʌk/C2formalamerican
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее высокомерного или самодовольного человека, который считает себя важным или занимает руководящую должность.

A noun referring to an arrogant or conceited person who considers themselves important or holds a position of authority.

  1. Important or self-important personC1informalamerican

    A person who holds a high position or acts in an arrogant, conceited manner, often used informally.

    ruВажная персона

    • The high-muck-a-mucks from the head office are visiting today.
    • He acts like a real high-muck-a-muck since he got promoted.
    • Don't be such a high-muck-a-muck; we're all on the same team.

    Synonymsbig cheesebig shotbigwigdignitaryhonchonabobnotablepanjandrumpooh-bahvip

    Antonymsnobodynonentitysubordinateunderling

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