donny
n. countable C2 Proficiency US //ˈdɑni// don·ny
n. a person who is very good at something or acts like a leader in their group. It is a very casual word used among friends.
n. a person of high status, skill, or influence within a specific social circle or field. Primarily used in British English slang to denote a respected figure.
He is a real donny on the football pitch.
Everyone in the neighborhood knows him because he is the local donny who helps organize the youth events.
While he might seem unassuming to outsiders, within the local music scene he is regarded as a donny whose approval can launch a newcomer's career.
Usage
Primarily used in multicultural London English (MLE) and related British dialects.