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  • noun A person holding multiple offices or positions of power, all at the same time.
  • noun An important person.
  • noun A pompous person.

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  • A grand, high mukkitymuk in a position of authority. E.g., "So, I take it you're one of the grand, high poobahs in the sewing circle?"

    April 26, 2009

  • Used in Mad Magazine as a word for a haughty or grandiose person

    September 27, 2009