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Synonyms of big gun

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Another word for big gun is baron. Other synonyms of big gun are panjandrum.

Synonyms and similar words for big gun

nounA large artillery gun or one of the largest-caliber naval guns (as on a battleship).

  • great gunA person of great importance or talent.

nounA person, group, thing, or course of action that is powerful, influential, or particularly...

  • big shotA person with a reputation of importance or power.
  • bigwigA person of importance in a group or organization.
  • baronA person of great power in society, especially in business and politics.
  • big cheeseA very important figure, especially a high-ranking person in an organization.
  • big enchiladaA very important person, especially the highest-ranking individual in an organization.
  • big kahunaA boss, leader, chieftain, or top-ranking person in an organization.
  • big man
  • big nameA prominent individual, especially one who is favorably regarded.
  • big noise
  • big wheelA person with a great deal of power or influence, especially a high-ranking person in an organization.
  • boss
  • grand poobah
  • head honchoThe person in charge; the highest-ranking person in an organization.
  • heavy hitter
  • heavyweight
  • high muckamuckA person in a position of power, authority, or status.
  • high muckety-muckSynonym of high muckamuck.
  • king of all one surveysPossessing governing authority over a range of territory; having decisive control or oversight over all major matters...
  • king of the castleA person who assumes a position of greater importance, authority, or prominence than others.
  • king of the hillA person who has achieved a measure of success and is considered to be a leader in his field or otherwise dominant (for...
  • kingpinThe most important person in a usually evil undertaking or organization, often a druglord.
  • macher USAn important person, often in the negative sense of self-important; a bigwig.
  • mayor
  • muckamuckA person in a position of power or authority, or of high status.
  • muckety muckA high muckamuck; a person (especially self-important) in a position of power, authority, or status.
  • mugwumpA (male) leader; an important (male) person.
  • numero unoThe most important of a group.
  • panjandrumAn important, powerful or influential person; muckamuck.
  • poobah
  • rooster
  • somebody
  • top bananaThe boss, the leader.
  • top boyA leader, kingpin, or boss in the drug trade or gang hierarchy.
  • top catSynonym of top dog.
  • top dog
  • top gunSomeone most highly rated.
  • very important personA person who is accorded special privileges due to their status or importance.
  • VIP
  • wheel

Meaning of big gun

  1. noun A large artillery gun or one of the largest-caliber naval guns (as on a battleship).
  2. noun A person, group, thing, or course of action that is powerful, influential, or particularly effective.
  3. noun A large surfboard used to ride very large, powerful waves.

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Questions about synonyms of big gun

What is another word for big gun?
Big gun has 40 synonyms on Word.ws, such as baron and panjandrum.
What does big gun mean?
Big gun means a large artillery gun or one of the largest-caliber naval guns (as on a battleship).

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