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Definition of big shot

big shot

noun

  • an important person.
                                                                                                                       

                                                                    

    Citation from "Rosetta", Alphas (TV), Season 1 Episode Episode 4 (2011) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.

    Last edited on Dec 22 2012. Submitted by LARRY S. from Bronx, NY, USA on Aug 10 2004.

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