ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Poobah

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈpuːbɑː/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Poobah is a noun meaning A person who holds multiple offices or positions of power at the same time.

Meaning

A person who holds multiple offices or positions of power at the same time.

More Meanings

  1. A leader or other important person.
  2. A pompous, self-important person.

Example Sentences

‘I said pooh-pooh,’ Duxmann Pooh Bah said.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include double-jobbing, overchief, officer, officeholder, office-holder, overboss.

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