English Explanatory Dictionary

big wheel

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person with a great deal of power or influence, especially a high-ranking person in an organization.
  2. A Ferris wheel.
  3. A low-riding tricycle with a large front wheel.

Pronunciation

en-au-big wheel.ogg

Word forms

big wheel big wheels

Etymology

(tricycle): Originally a brand name.

Synonyms

big cheese big enchilada big kahuna baron big gun big man big name big noise big shot bigwig big wheel boss grand poobah head honcho heavy hitter heavyweight high muckamuck high muckety-muck king of all one surveys king of the castle king of the hill kingpin macher mayor muckamuck muckety muck mugwump numero uno panjandrum poobah rooster somebody top banana top boy top cat top dog top gun very important person VIP wheel
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