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Meaning of big kahuna | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A boss, leader, chieftain, or top-ranking person in an organization.

idiomatic, informal

Equivalents

Español gran jefe
Suomi pääjehu
Italiano pezzo da novanta
Português mandachuva

Examples

“You'll have to talk with the big kahuna to get a decision on that.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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