top banana

/ˌtɑp bəˈnænə/noun

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1

The boss, the leader.

2

The principal comedian in a vaudeville or burlesque show.

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VIP baron big cheese big enchilada big gun big kahuna big man big name big noise big shot big wheel bigwig boss grand poobah head honcho

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administrator big guy brass ring celebrity chief commander director fame footrest governor

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