haantje-vooruit

Definitions of haantje-vooruit
  1. noun
    someone who assumes leadership of a movement or activity
    synonyms: haantje-de-voorste
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    aanvoerder, baas, concertmeester, hoofdman, koploper, kopman, leider, leidersfiguur, leidsman, leidster, lijstaanvoerder, lijsttrekker, meester, meesteres, voorman, windbreker
    a person who rules or guides or inspires others
  2. noun
    a person who leads (especially in illicit activities)
    synonyms: big boss, big shot, bobo, bons, bonze, haantje-de-voorste, hotemetoot, hotemetotem, kanon, kopstuk, prominent, topman, vip, voorman
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