bashaw
- noun
- /bəˈʃɔ/
- Offensive
:
mandamás
- No one dared question the bashaw of the committee, who insisted on having his way.
Examples
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The new manager acts like a true bashaw in the office.
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He strutted around the office like a bashaw, expecting everyone to obey his orders.
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The new manager acted like a bashaw, making decisions without consulting anyone.
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He is such a bashaw when giving orders!
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The committee chairperson acted like a bashaw, insisting everyone follow his orders without question.
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Despite his modest background, he carried himself with the authority of a bashaw during the meeting.
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At the party, she spoke with the confidence of a bashaw, dominating the conversation and making decisions for others.
Synonyms
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9.9
A person who thinks they are more important than other people
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9.9
A person who rules or controls others
A joking name for a person who has great power in a group
A person who rules a town or village with strong control
A person who tries to control others in a group
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Compounds
Surface Forms
Etymology
Bashaw is also used to mean someone who acts very important or bossy. Because a bashaw was a powerful ruler, people began to call anyone who behaved like a 'king' a bashaw.