big shot
(n.) See also: The hot shit, pezzonovante, big man on campus.
A person who holds a great deal of clout in whatever industry/culture that they are a part of.
Someone who is looked up to by people who tend to be followers.
Used derogatorily by people to infer that the person "thinks" that they are important.
A person who holds a great deal of clout in whatever industry/culture that they are a part of.
Someone who is looked up to by people who tend to be followers.
Used derogatorily by people to infer that the person "thinks" that they are important.
Example:
Yeah man, that guys are real "big shot" in the film industry.
That midget is a big shot drug dealer.
Look at that expensive car that girl is driving! I bet she thinks that she is a real "big shot"
Yeah man, that guys are real "big shot" in the film industry.
That midget is a big shot drug dealer.
Look at that expensive car that girl is driving! I bet she thinks that she is a real "big shot"