HyperDic: top_banana

English > 2 senses of the expression top banana:
NOUNperson top bananathe leading comedian in a burlesque show
person top banana, kingpin, bigwigthe most important person in a group or undertaking
English > top banana: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningThe leading comedian in a burlesque show.
Broadercomedian, comicA professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts
English > top banana: 2 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningThe most important person in a group or undertaking.
Synonymskingpin, bigwig
Broaderimportant person, influential person, personageA person whose actions and opinions strongly influence the course of events
Spanishcapitoste, jefazo, mandamás, papacote, pez gordo
Catalanpeix gros

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