hari-harian

Tagalog

Etymology

Reduplication of hari +‎ -an

Noun

hari-harian

  1. Someone pretending to be the king or leader
    • 1980, Cultural Center of the Philippines, Gantimpala: Cultural Center of the Philippines literary awards
      Ang mga "hari-harian" sa kani-kanilang pook; noong una'y sa mga Kastila lamang ito ikinapit subali't nang lumao'y sa Pilipino na rin.
  2. (informal) boss; someone who has no authority to lead
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