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A man wants a woman who will place him at the top of his priority list, not second but first. He wants to be the kingpin around which all other activities of her life revolve.
Helen Andelin

Meaning of "kingpin" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF KINGPIN

kingpin  [ˈkɪŋˌpɪn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF KINGPIN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Kingpin is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES KINGPIN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Kingpin

Kingpin may refer to: ▪ Kingpin, the pivot in the steering mechanism ▪ Crime boss Kingpin may also be...

Definition of kingpin in the English dictionary

The first definition of kingpin in the dictionary is the most important person in an organization. Other definition of kingpin is the crucial or most important feature of a theory, argument, etc. Kingpin is also Also called : swivel pin. a pivot pin that provides a steering joint in a motor vehicle by securing the stub axle to the axle beam.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH KINGPIN


axle-pin
ˈæksəlˌpɪn
breastpin
ˈbrɛstˌpɪn
candlepin
ˈkændəlˌpɪn
crankpin
ˈkræŋkˌpɪn
driftpin
ˈdrɪftˌpɪn
duckpin
ˈdʌkˌpɪn
hairpin
ˈhɛəˌpɪn
hatpin
ˈhætˌpɪn
headpin
ˈhɛdˌpɪn
inchpin
ˈɪntʃˌpɪn
linchpin
ˈlɪntʃˌpɪn
lynchpin
ˈlɪntʃˌpɪn
ninepin
ˈnaɪnˌpɪn
pushpin
ˈpʊʃˌpɪn
scarfpin
ˈskɑːfˌpɪn
tenpin
ˈtɛnˌpɪn
tholepin
ˈθəʊlˌpɪn
thoroughpin
ˈθʌrəˌpɪn
tiepin
ˈtaɪˌpɪn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE KINGPIN

kingklip
kingle
kingless
kinglet
kinglier
kingliest
kinglihood
kinglike
kingliness
kingling
kingly
kingmaker
Kings
kings-of-arms
Kingsford-Smith
kingship
kingside

WORDS THAT END LIKE KINGPIN

Chaliapin
Chopin
Crispin
galopin
gonadotropin
lapin
lupin
on the spin
pippin
repin
rolling pin
sculpin
spin
stick pin
terrapin
thyrotropin
topspin
Turpin
underpin
wrist pin

Synonyms and antonyms of kingpin in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «kingpin» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF KINGPIN

Find out the translation of kingpin to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of kingpin from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «kingpin» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

主销
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

capo
570 millions of speakers

English

kingpin
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सरगना
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المبدأ الرئيسي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

вор в законе
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

chefão
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সাম্রাজ্যের রাজা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

pivot central
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kingpin
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Achsschenkelbolzen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

キングピン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

두목
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kingpin
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

kingpin
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கொள்ளைக்கூட்டத் தலைவன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सरदार
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

en önemli kimse
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

perno
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Kingpin
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

злодій в законі
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Kingpin
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πείρος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

spil
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kingpin
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kingpin
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of kingpin

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «KINGPIN»

The term «kingpin» is quite widely used and occupies the 34.713 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «KINGPIN» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about kingpin

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2 QUOTES WITH «KINGPIN»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word kingpin.
1
Helen Andelin
A man wants a woman who will place him at the top of his priority list, not second but first. He wants to be the kingpin around which all other activities of her life revolve.
2
Elena Satine
I think I could totally be a gangster, but I could never be the kind of gangster that carries things out myself. I would have to be the kingpin that has my minions go and do the dirty bidding. I think I'd be pretty good at giving orders.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KINGPIN»

Discover the use of kingpin in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to kingpin and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Kingpin: How One Hacker Took Over the Billion-Dollar ...
Through the story of this criminal’s remarkable rise, and of law enforcement’s quest to track him down, Kingpin lays bare the workings of a silent crime wave still affecting millions of Americans.
Kevin Poulsen, 2011
2
Mafia kingpin
Provides a shocking inside look at the operations of the Mafia and the inner workings of the American prison system and describes the personal reformation of a ruthless criminal
Reparata Mazzola, Sonny Gibson, 1981
3
Drug Lord: A True Story: The Life and Death of a Mexican Kingpin
"This book could function as an owner's manual for the Mexican drug cartels."--Charles Bowden
Terrence E. Poppa, 2013
4
Kingpin
Crime bosses recruit a petty criminal to play the "Kingpin of Crime" and trap the Punisher, but they underestimate not only the Punisher, but their puppet "Kingpin".
Sebastian Girner, Axel Alonso, 2010
5
Queen Bee Moms & Kingpin Dads: Coping with the Parents, ...
In Queen Bee Moms & Kingpin Dads, Rosalind Wiseman gives us the tools to handle difficult situations involving teachers and other parents with grace.
Rosalind Wiseman, Elizabeth Rapoport, 2006
6
MY BROTHER AND OAKLAND'S INFAMOUS DRUG KINGPIN FELIX WAYNE ...
Mr. Lewis; he isn’t flamboyant as Mr. Mitchell is; Mr. Mitchell is flashy and always wants to be seen.” I thought to myself; “damn; these people sure do be paying attention to things when they have you under surveillance.” Their ...
KEITH ALLEN LEWIS SR., 2013
7
Sergeant Smack: The Legendary Lives and Times of Ike ...
Sergeant Smack chronicles the story of North Carolina's Leslie "Ike" Atkinson, an adventurer, gambler and one of U.S. history's most original gangsters.
Ron Chepesiuk, 2010
8
Vendetta: Diary of a Kingpin's Daughter
Urban Life, Drama, Romance and Suspense. Journey through the life of a Kingpin's daughter.
Lenaise Meyeil, 2006
9
The Last Kingpin
Time is running out for Brian "Freeze" Carter, leader of the city's thriving drug underworld, when the head of a Colombian drug cartel sets out to eliminate Freeze and his crew forever. Reprint.
Relentless Aaron, 2007
10
The Quiet Don: The Untold Story of Mafia Kingpin Russell ...
A uniquely American saga that spans six decades, The Quiet Don follows Russell Bufalino’s remarkably quiet ascent from Sicilian immigrant to mob soldier to a man described by a United States Senate subcommittee in 1964 as “one of the ...
Matt Birkbeck, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KINGPIN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term kingpin is used in the context of the following news items.
1
7 Arrested in Jail Break of Mexican Kingpin - VOA
Mexican federal law enforcement officials said seven people who were being questioned in the jailbreak of drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo'' ... «Voice of America, Jul 15»
2
Yaya Toure is Manchester City's kingpin, Samir Nasri needs a big …
Yaya Toure will continue to be Manchester City's kingpin. We won't get carried away on the back of an exhibition match but there were sublime ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
3
Boiler room kingpin pleads guilty | Bangkok Post: business
US authorities described Sandy Winick, 57, of Ontario, as "a penny-stock fraud kingpin" who operated boiler rooms around the world. «Bangkok Post, Jul 15»
4
Does taking out a kingpin–like El Chapo–actually reduce violence?
The recent jailbreak of Joaquín “El Chapo” Gúzmán, leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, has been a serious embarrassment for the Mexican ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
5
25 years in federal prison for cocaine kingpin
The head of a cocaine-smuggling operation that used US Airways baggage handlers to move the product through Philadelphia International ... «Philly.com, Jul 15»
6
Massachusetts attorneys to defend cousin of drug kingpin - ABC6 …
HAVERHILL, Mass. (AP) - Two Massachusetts lawyers are representing the cousin of the drug kingpin who escaped from a Mexican prison. «WLNE-TV, Jul 15»
7
Rs 100 crore job portal scam busted, cops take kingpin to Lucknow …
NOIDA: The special task force (STF) of UP Police on Thursday released 56 people after they got bail in connection with the fake job racket ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
8
DEA Deputy Chief, Targeted For Murder By Drug Kingpin El Chapo …
For U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Deputy Administrator Jack Riley, recapturing fugitive drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán is ... «Forbes, Jul 15»
9
Manhunt for Mexico's most notorious drug kingpin continues
Manhunt for Mexico's most notorious drug kingpin continues. Tools. Email this article. Digg · Reddit · Print this article. By SD6 Carlos Correa. «San Diego 6, Jul 15»
10
Mexico offers look at kingpin's escape tunnel
Mexico offers look at kingpin's escape tunnel. By CHRISTOPHER SHERMAN and E. EDUARDO CASTILLO The Associated Press. Posted: July ... «NWAOnline, Jul 15»

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