noun
- a person who holds great power or influence, especially one who is self-important or pompous
Usage: often used humorously or ironically; informal
Examples
- The local panjandra decided to reorganize the entire town council without consulting anyone.
- He strutted around like some kind of panjandra, ordering everyone about.
- The company's new panjandra promised sweeping changes on day one.
- She was just a minor panjandra in the organization, but she acted as if she ran the place.
- The panjandrum of the club made all the rules and expected everyone to follow them.