stuffed shirt

noun

Meaning

One who is pompous or self-important, especially one who is officious in a position of authority.
(usually hyphenated) Used attributively.

Related words

fuddy-duddy(English)stuffed-shirt(English)bossy pants(English)pox doctor's clerk(English)turkeycock(English)huff(English)swellhead(English)puffer(English)

Sources

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