majordomo

Definition

  • noun: the person who runs a large house
  • noun: a head steward of a large household (as a palace)
  • synonyms: mc, attorney, bailiff

Movie quotes

  • (..) Major, you're getting sloppy as a con artist. "Con"? What is "con"? Eyewash. Strictly for the birds. That's you, majordomo - strictly for the birds. Ah, you Niseis are incredible. You make no sense. If I wasn't in the army and you weren't a P.W., I'd - (..)
    1951 The Steel Helmet
  • (..) No. Why? 'Cause there it goes!! Did we lose 'em? I think so... Where's Zazu? The little Majordomo bird hippity-hopped all the way to the birdie-boiler. Oh no... Not the birdie boiler! Aaaaaaaa...! Hey! Why don't you pick on somebody your own size? Like... you? Oops! Boo! Simba! (..)
    1994 The Lion King
  • (..) Yeah, just what I was thinking. A trio of trespassers!! And quite by accident, let me assure you. A simple navigational error. Eh heh heh... Whoa, whoa, wait wait wait... I know you. You're Mufasa's little stooge. I, madam, am the king's majordomo. And that would make you...? The future king. (..)
    1994 The Lion King