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Shot caller
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a person who makes important decisions and holds authority, especially the leader of a gang or crew
Slang
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
shot callers
What does "shot caller" mean in gang and prison slang?
The structure combines "shot" (as in calling a shot or making a decision) with "caller" (someone who announces or dictates), forming a noun for a person in charge. It is used to describe a high ranking individual who makes important decisions, gives orders, or controls operations within a gang, prison hierarchy, or criminal organization. People typically refer to someone as "the shot caller" when that person has ultimate authority over disputes, territory, or illegal activities.
Examples
You do n't want to cross him; he 's the shot caller around here.
