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big enchilada

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.35 in modern English

Syllables
big en-chi-la-da
IPA
21
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
4
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A very important person, especially the highest-ranking individual in an organization.

Slang

noun

Some item of high value, especially a top prize or reward.

Slang

Example Sentences

Usage

Inflected Forms

big enchiladas (plural)

Synonyms

big man big cheese big kahuna bigwig baron big enchilada big gun big name big noise big shot big wheel boss

Questions

What does big enchilada mean?
A very important person, especially the highest-ranking individual in an organization.

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