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Big

/bɪɡ/

Someone or something that is large in stature

📖 Definitions of "Big"

noun
  1. 1

    Someone or something that is large in stature

  2. 2

    An important or powerful person; a celebrity; a big name.

  3. 3

    (as plural) The big leagues, big time.

  4. 4

    (BDSM) The participant in ageplay who acts out the older role.

verb
  1. 1

    To praise, recommend, or promote.

adjective
  1. 1

    Of great size, large.

    "Elephants are big animals, and they eat a lot."

  2. 2

    (of an industry or other field, often capitalized) Thought to have undue influence.

    "Big Tech"

  3. 3

    Popular.

    "That style is very big right now in Europe, especially among teenagers."

  4. 4

    Adult.

    "Kids should get help from big people if they want to use the kitchen."

adverb
  1. 1

    In a loud manner.

  2. 2

    In a boasting manner.

    "He's always talking big, but he never delivers."

  3. 3

    In a large amount or to a large extent.

    "He won big betting on the croquet championship."

  4. 4

    On a large scale, expansively.

    "You've got to think big to succeed at Amalgamated Plumbing."

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