FAT-CAT
fat cat
noun Slang.
1.
a wealthy person from whom large political campaign contributions are expected.
2.
any wealthy person, especially one who has become rich quickly through questionable dealings.
3.
an important, influential, or famous person.
4.
a person who has become lazy or self-satisfied as the result of privilege or advantage.
Origin:
1925–30, Americanism
1925–30, Americanism
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| fat cat | |
| —n | |
| slang | |
| a. a very wealthy or influential person | |
| b. (as modifier): a fat-cat industrialist | |
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