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Definition of grand poobah in English English dictionary
- 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.
- grand poobahs
- plural form of grand poobah
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Etymology
() 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.Resimler
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