From the 1700's when important people in England wore wigs and the bigger the wig the more important you were
The colloquial term (also "big shot" or "big wheel") is indeed "bigwig".
Check Out Maven's "Word of the Day", which happened to be BigWig. http://www.randomhouse.com/wotd/index.pperl?date=19980818
bigwig`s password is: tecnoligy123
Bigwig - band - was created in 1995.
The word for an "Oxford bigwig" would likely be don.
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that would probably be a "Sheikh", i doubt i would call him a bigwig to his face though :)
A "bacteria bigwig" is an informal term that typically refers to a prominent or influential figure in the field of microbiology, particularly someone who specializes in the study of bacteria. This could include leading researchers, scientists, or academics who have made significant contributions to understanding bacterial behavior, genetics, or pathogenicity. The term emphasizes their status and expertise within the scientific community.
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Bud Selig?
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