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big swinging dick

The man, someone in charge or important

Sometimes heard as “The big swinging dick in....”
Guy 1: Man, guy 3 just thinks he’s so good
Guy 2: He reckons he’s the big swinging dick mate.
by brexiteer dave May 31, 2019
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1. the financial industry's term for a rainmaker; a Wall Street executive who brings in enormous amounts of money for the firm, possibly because he has just screwed a customer.

An expression made famous by Michael Lewis in Liar’s Poker, published in 1989.

2. a mover and shaker in any organization

Calling some one a dick is an insult.
Calling some one a big dick is a bigger insult.
Calling some one a big swinging dick is a term of respect.

Not a nickname for a large gorilla named Richard.
But Dick Perle didn't want to be a mere influence peddler. He wanted to be a businessman, a venture capitalist, a Big Swinging Dick.
by mandingoe October 5, 2004
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Big Swinging Dick

A cross country runner who cares primarily about his rank among his teamates, not among his competition from other teams

A runner who begins a race or training run hard and then proceeds to fade steadily ultimately getting his ass kicked

A runner who goes all out like an idiot on monda and tuesday workouts, and has jack shit left for the rest of the week
"John was in the lead for the first 2 miles, but he had nothing for the last 3. He'd be a decent runner if he didn't try to be such a Big Swinging Dick."
by Joe's Hole August 28, 2009
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Dick Swinging Contest

an ego laden interaction usually (although not always) involving men where each individual tries to out do the the other in knowledge and or acheivements. Often seen in corporate settings and family get-togethers
Fuck me! That was a waste of time. I actually thought we could get something done at this meeting. Instead it turned into a Dick Swinging Contest!
by Mr Jameson October 23, 2010
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Dick Swinging

Verb.

When men exude copious amounts of cockiness and pride and exhibit an inflated sense of self worth.
Avery: I definitely nailed that job interview, there no way I wont get the spot. But don't worry you still have a shot. I probably wont accept it anyway, it's not even that good.

Anna: Ugh, please! I'm so tired of your dick swinging
by Turkeybitch January 19, 2019
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"Big Dick Swinging" is a phrase used to instill a sense of wellness and optimism into ones self before attempting to overcome a challenge for which one is not prepared.
Jill: "Are you ready for the math exam?"
John: "I'm going to walk into that exam Big Dick Swinging!"
by DrBONGhITS420PHD December 12, 2013
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Swinging your Dick

A suss way to say someone is gassing themselves too much/being overly cocky/being arrogant asf/Egotist
Nathan stop “Swinging your Dick”.
Bro, Owen your “Swinging your Dick” too much.
by Slendahman December 9, 2020
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