panjandrum

Noun

A person who has or claims to have a great deal of authority or influence.

ریشه

Coined by Samuel Foote in 1755 as a nonsensical word, possibly influenced by 'grand' and 'drum'.

مثال

• He struts around like a panjandrum, acting as if he owns the place.
• The panjandrum of the company made all the major decisions.
• She considers herself a panjandrum in the field of politics.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Panjandrum of the company Panjandrum in politics Panjandrum of the industry Panjandrum politician