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hitler

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈhɪtɫɝ// hitler Vulgar

n. a person who acts like a cruel leader or tries to control everyone. You use this name as an insult for someone who is very bossy and mean.

n. a person who displays authoritarian, tyrannical, or dictatorial behavior. Used as a derogatory metaphor to describe someone who demands absolute obedience or exerts excessive control.


SIMPLE

My boss is a total Hitler about office rules.

CONTEXTUAL

The head of the committee acted like a little Hitler, refusing to listen to any suggestions from the other members.

COMPLEX

While the comparison is often hyperbolic, calling a supervisor a Hitler typically signals a deep resentment toward their rigid and uncompromising management style.

Origin

Borrowed from German Hitler; see German Etymology for further details.

Usage

When used as a common noun, it is often preceded by 'a' or 'total' and is highly offensive in many contexts.

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