big kahuna

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Hawaiian word kahuna (“a shaman or wizard”).

Pronunciation

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Noun

big kahuna (plural big kahunas)

(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.

Synonyms

Translations

boss

Finnish: pääjehu (fi)
Portuguese: mandachuva (pt) m or f

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