shot caller
shot caller · shot callers
Someone in charge, especially the leader of a street gangSomeone in charge, especially the leader of a street gang.
Meaning
2 senses(slang)Someone in charge, especially the leader of a street gang.
(US, slang)A prison inmate who holds informal authority over other inmates and who masterminds criminal activity.
Origin
Deverbal from call the shots.Deverbal from call the shots.
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