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daddy

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the big daddy (American & Australian)
the biggest or most important person, animal or thing in a group. It's the largest electronics company in the world - the big daddy of them all Shamu the killer whale is the big daddy of the aquarium.
See also: big

who's your daddy
am I not more powerful than you. We were arguing, and then he picked me up and put me over his shoulder and said, “OK, who's your daddy?”
Usage notes: said to express pride in your power or authority
See also: who's

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