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ceo of
What does ceo of mean?
A joking way to crown someone the ultimate expert or embodiment of a behavior, as if they run a company for it. "CEO of" names them the boss of that trait.
"Taylor is the CEO of sleeping in late."
Origin
The "CEO of [something]" format spread through Twitter and TikTok in the late 2010s and 2020s, jokingly framing someone as the boss or top representative of a trait or activity.
Frequently asked questions
What does CEO of mean in slang?
To be "CEO of" something is to be the master or top representative of a trait or activity, like "CEO of being late."
Where did CEO of come from?
The format spread through Twitter and TikTok in the late 2010s and 2020s.
Is CEO of a compliment?
It can be praise or a roast, depending on the trait you're named CEO of.
How do you use CEO of in a sentence?
For example: "she's the CEO of naps" — the master of napping.
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