Synonyms for top dog
top dog

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1. top dognoun

   the boss, the leader (of the pack)

   Synonyms:
   big wheel, top banana, grand poobah, kingpin, bigwig, muckety muck, big kahuna, head honcho, big enchilada, big cheese

2. top dognoun

   in a competition, the one expected to win

   Synonyms:
   sure bet, favorite, favourite, safe bet

   Antonyms:
   underdog

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1. head, chief, top dognoun

   a person who is in charge

   "the head of the whole operation"

   Synonyms:
   tribal chief, heading, promontory, psyche, school principal, honcho, mind, head teacher, nous, question, chieftain, foreman, point, gaffer, headman, brain, headland, head, header, principal, headspring, foreland, pass, chief, headway, read/write head, drumhead, head word, forefront, capitulum, oral sex, boss, fountainhead, caput, straits

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1. • Leader

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1. List of known nicknames for "Top Dog":

   Dashawn Jamal Yates, Lloyd Prout

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1. Steve Hansen:

   It is difficult when you are the top dog and someone comes through... and puts you under pressure, i have been impressed with him. He has been working hard and is just waiting for his opportunity.

2. Alejandra Colom:

   Dating the top dog, whether it's the guy on the soccer team or the leader of the gang, gives a girl some status and this is related to protection and relative - and temporary - power.