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  1. big-shot: Wordnik
  2. big-shot: Wiktionary
  3. big-shot: Dictionary.com
  4. big-shot: TheFreeDictionary.com

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  1. big-shot, big-shot: Green’s Dictionary of Slang

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Definitions from Wiktionary (Big-shot)

▸ noun:  Alternative spelling of big shot [(idiomatic) A person with a reputation of importance or power.]

Similar:
bigshot, big wig, hot shot, big-wig, Mister Big, big-head, longshot, Mr Big, crackshot, shot-caller, more...

Opposite:
underdog, nobody, small fry, little guy



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Similar:
bigshot, big wig, hot shot, big-wig, Mister Big, big-head, longshot, Mr Big, crackshot, shot-caller, more...

Opposite:
underdog, nobody, small fry, little guy



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