rainmaker

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun executive who is very successful in bringing in business to his company or firm
  2. noun American Indian medicine man who attempt to make it rain

Etymology

From rain + maker.

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