"Mr. Big" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Mr. Bigs [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|head=Mr. Big}} Mr. Big (plural Mr. Bigs)
  1. (informal) The head of a crime syndicate, a high-ranking criminal. Tags: informal Categories (topical): Crime Synonyms: criminal leader, Mister Big, Mr Big

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