main man


main man

noun

Definition of MAIN MAN

1
: best male friend
2
: a man whose character or work is most admired
3
: most significant or important person; also : chief 2

Examples of MAIN MAN

  1. He's still her main man.
  2. The team has many good players, but he is clearly the main man.

First Known Use of MAIN MAN

1953

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