numero uno
numero uno · numero unos
The most important of a groupThe most important of a group.
Meaning
2 senses(informal)The most important of a group.
(informal)Oneself, especially one’s own interests.
In his business ventures, he always looks after numero uno.
Origin
From either Spanish número uno or Italian numero uno. Piecewise doublet of number one.From either Spanish número uno or Italian numero uno. Piecewise doublet of number one.
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Forms
plural: numero unos| Singular | numero uno |
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