kahuna

The word “kahuna” has 3 syllables: ka-hu-na.

It's pronounced as /kəˈhuːnə/.


What is synonym and antonym for kahuna?

In the thesaurus, “kahuna” has 7 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for kahuna along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for kahuna

Antonyms for kahuna

  • lightweight
  • nobody
  • nothing
  • shrimp
  • zero

Meanings of kahuna

  • noun
    1. A priest or priestess of the traditional Hawaiian religion.
    2. A great surfer.

Example Sentences

  • The kahuna led the ceremony with ancient chants and sacred rituals.
  • Surfers believe that catching the perfect wave requires the skill of a true kahuna.
  • In Hawaiian folklore, the mystical powers of the island were said to be controlled by the wise kahuna.
  • Locals sought the guidance of the village kahuna for matters of great importance.
  • As the sun set, the beachside bonfire was lit, and the tribal kahuna performed a dance to honor the spirits.

On this page you'll find 12 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to kahuna, such as: big, heavy, heavyweight, king, lightweight, lion, magnate.

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panjandrum

  • administrator
  • agent
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  • bureaucrat
  • civil servant
  • commissioner
  • dignitary
  • director
  • eminence
  • executive
  • kahuna
  • leader
  • magnate
  • manager
  • minister
  • mogul
  • monument
  • nabob
  • officer
  • pillar
  • representative
  • secretary
  • worthy

panjandrums

  • administrator
  • agent
  • barons
  • big shots
  • bigwigs
  • bureaucrat
  • civil servant
  • commissioner
  • dignitaries
  • director
  • eminences
  • executive
  • kahunas
  • leader
  • magnates
  • manager
  • minister
  • moguls
  • nabobs
  • officer
  • representative
  • secretary
  • worthies

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