grand poobah



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grand poobah

The most important or powerful person in a group, organization, business, or movement (e.g., the boss, leader, etc.). I think it sounds like a great idea, but you'll have to ask the grand poobah first.
See also: grand

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Madhavi-Hinduism, Indian, Telugu, Marathi, Hindi
Balmforth['ba:mfəθ]
Klaes-Frisian
Arvid-Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Bernadetteber-na-DET (French)French, English
Allard-Dutch