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wealthy person from whom large political campaign contributions are expected; any wealthy person, esp. one who has become rich quickly through questionable dealings; important, influential, or famous person; person who has become lazy or self-satisfied as the result of privilege or advantage

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  • This fat-cat government is as out of touch as George
  • Infuriated by fat-cat capitalists and billion-bonus bankers?
  • For small businesses, a private plane is more than just a fat-cat frill.
  • It told of John Simpson criticising his BBC bosses and their "fat-cat" salaries.
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