kingpin



kingpin

1. n. a major figure in organized crime. (Underworld. From the term for the front bowling pin in a triangular array of pins.) The drug kingpins are well protected.
2. n. a boss. My uncle is the kingpin in this organization.

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Marianus-Ancient Roman
Bernardober-NAHR-do (Italian, Spanish)Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
JÁChym-Czech
TeÓFilate-O-fee-lahSpanish
SallySAL-eeEnglish
Gethin-Welsh