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Tweet n. Slang 1. One that is predominant, as in size, influence, or priority: "The big daddy of them all has always been the Frankfurt Fair" (Saturday Review). 2. One that exercises a paternalistic authority or control. 3. Chiefly Southern US A grandfather. |
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