backroom boy

Noun

Meaning

an expert adviser involved in making important decisions but usually lacking official status

Source: WordNet

Alternative names

backroom-boy

Synonyms

brain truster einstein wizard brainiac maven scientist researcher authority expert specialist genius inventor boffin consultant mastermind
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Antonyms

senator rex bey boomer showman ameer
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Hypernyms

adviser consultant advisor

Close letter words and terms

backronymic backronymy backroom backroom boys backroom deals backroom staff