pooh-bah

noun, often capitalized P&B

\ ˈpü-ˌbä

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, -ˌbȯ\

variants: or less commonly poo-bah

Definition of pooh-bah

1 : a person holding many public or private offices

2 : a person in high position or of great influence

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The first known use of pooh-bah was in 1886

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pooh-bah

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English Language Learners Definition of pooh-bah

often disapproving : a person who has a lot of power or influence

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