grand poobah

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Definition von grand poobah im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

A mocking title for someone self-important or high-ranking, who exhibits an inflated self-regard

Grand Poobah of Leopard Lodge No. 462 in Milwaukee.

A person who is important or high-ranking

He once played golf with the grand poobah of their company.

Relevante Übersetzungen

grand poobahs

plural form of grand poobah

Etymologie

() A term that originates from Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado. In this operetta, the haughty character Pooh-Bah holds numerous exalted offices, including Lord Chief Justice, Master of the Buckhounds, Lord High Auditor, Groom of the Back Stairs, and Lord High Everything Else.