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Kingpin Definition & Meaning

kingpin
noun
  1. the most important person in a group or undertaking
  2. bolt that provides a steering joint in a motor vehicle
  3. the front bowling pin in the triangular arrangement of ten pins

"Kingpin" in song lyrics

See how kingpin is used in real songs:

  • "I'm droppin dope like a muthafuckin kingpin"
    415 — Call it What You Want 2
  • "Now Benny was a New York City crime kingpin"
    Aesop Rock — 11:35
  • "Keith Korg, vocal booth kingpin"
    Analog Brothers — 2005

Usage tips for "kingpin"

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Frequently asked questions

What does kingpin mean?
the most important person in a group or undertaking bolt that provides a steering joint in a motor vehicle the front bowling pin in the triangular arrangement of ten pins
What part of speech is kingpin?
Kingpin is a noun.
How many definitions does kingpin have?
Kingpin has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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