pooh-bah

/ˈpuːbɑː/ · noun

Meaning

A person who holds multiple offices or positions of power at the same time.
A leader or other important person.
A pompous, self-important person.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

high-muck-a-muck(English)pooh bah(English)poohbah(English)poo-bah(English)poo bah(English)grand poobah(English)popo(English)pookah(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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