bigwig

UK
/ˈbɪɡ.wɪɡ/
US
/ˈbɪɡ.wɪɡ/

Translations

bigwignoun
bigwigs
pl
UK
/ˈbɪɡ.wɪɡ/
US
/ˈbɪɡ.wɪɡ/
The bigwig of the company made an important announcement today.
Шишка компании сделал важное объявление сегодня.
важная персона
The event was attended by several bigwigs from the industry.
На мероприятии присутствовали несколько важных персон из отрасли.
Additional translations
большая шишка
влиятельное лицо
Synonyms
power broker
mover and shaker
influential person
important person
bigwigadjective
UK
/ˈbɪɡwɪɡ/
US
/ˈbɪɡwɪɡ/
Used attributively to describe something or someone important or influential, e.g., "bigwig donors".

Definitions

bigwignoun
A person who has an important or powerful position in a particular organization or field.
The bigwigs of the company gathered for the annual board meeting.
A large or elaborate wig, especially one worn ceremonially in the past.
The portrait showed the magistrate wearing an imposing bigwig.
bigwigadjective
Important or influential (used attributively).
Several bigwig investors attended the launch.