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tin god
tin god n 1. a self-important dictatorial person 2. a person erroneously regarded as holy or venerable tin′ god′
n. a self-important, dictatorial person in a position of authority, as an employer or military officer. [1885–90] tin god
(little) tin godA pompous person. My attraction for him waned after he spent the entire evening acting like a little tin god. Everyone on the school board acts like a tin god. It's so irritating!See also: god, tintin godA self-important, dictatorial, petty person who imposes ideas, beliefs, and standards on subordinates. For example, The officials in these small towns often act like tin gods. The tin in this expression alludes to the fact that tin is a base metal with relatively little value. [Late 1800s] See also: god, tin |