Mr. Big

noun Slang.

a man having the highest authority, control, prestige, or influence in a group, field, situation, or the like, especially in the underworld.

Origin of Mr. Big

First recorded in 1935–40

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British Dictionary definitions for mr big

Mr Big

noun

slang, mainly US the head of an organization, esp of a criminal organization

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