noun
popular figure; well-known person; lion
Refers to a man who is widely known and talked about, often in a positive or colorful way. The gloss 'lion' is a dated literary term for a celebrated person.
彼は地元の名物男で、誰もが知っている。
He is a well-known local character whom everyone knows.
あの名物
That popular figure has started telling another funny story.