lord of gingerbread

noun

One who is showy but lacking substance or real authority.

Meanings

nounlord of gingerbread (plural lords of gingerbread)

plural lords of gingerbread

  1. idiomaticobsoleteOne who is showy but lacking substance or real authority.

    Synonyms: man of gingerbread

Synonyms & antonyms

nounOne who is showy but lacking substance or real authority.

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“lord of gingerbread.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lord%20of%20gingerbread. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “lord of gingerbread,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lord%20of%20gingerbread.

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