noun
- important or influential people, especially those in positions of power or authority
Usage: informal; plural form
Examples
- The company bigwigs met to discuss the merger.
- All the political bigwigs attended the fundraising dinner.
- She rubbed shoulders with Hollywood bigwigs at the premiere.
- The university bigwigs decided to increase tuition fees.
- Local bigwigs gathered to celebrate the new hospital opening.
- The bigwigs in Washington are debating the new policy.