main man
Americannoun
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one's best and most trusted male friend.
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the most reliable, important, or respected man.
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one's main boyfriend.
noun
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one's best friend
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a boss or leader
Example Sentences
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Shankland, if it gets done, would be the main man.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
Guardiola saw an opportunity to sign a winner, someone who is already established as a world class player, which relegated Trafford from being the main man for a short time to playing a supporting role.
From BBC • Sep. 24, 2025
Grealish has gone from forgotten man to main man in double-quick time since joining Everton on a season-long loan.
From BBC • Aug. 30, 2025
Finally, West Bromwich Albion have given Ryan Mason, 34, a first shot at being the main man after a couple of spells as caretaker boss at Tottenham Hotspur.
From BBC • Aug. 8, 2025
Which reminds me, I haven’t told you who our main man on this tape is.
From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher
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