big kahuna

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Definition of big kahuna in English English dictionary

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.

Related Terms

big kahunas

plural form of big kahuna

Hyphenation

big ka·hu·na

Turkish pronunciation

bîg kıhunı

Synonyms

big cheese, big enchilada, bigwig, big wheel, grand poobah, head honcho, kingpin, muckety muck, top banana, top dog

Pronunciation

/ˈbəg kəˈho͞onə/ /ˈbɪɡ kəˈhuːnə/

Etymology

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