- Main Entry:
- 1big
- Pronunciation:
-
\ˈbig\
- Function:
- adjective
- Inflected Form(s):
- big·ger; big·gest
- Etymology:
- Middle English, perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian dialect bugge important man
- Date:
- 14th century
1 aobsolete : of great strength b: of great force <a big storm>2 a: large or great in dimensions, bulk, or extent <a big house>; also : large or great in quantity, number, or amount <a big fleet> b: operating on a large scale <big government> c: capital 13 a: pregnant; especially : nearly ready to give birth b: full to bursting : swelling <big with rage> cof the voice : full and resonant4 a: chief, preeminent <the big issue of the campaign> b: outstandingly worthy or able <a truly big man> c: of great importance or significance <the big moment> d: imposing, pretentious; also : marked by or given to boasting <big talk> e: magnanimous, generous <was big about it>5: popular <soft drinks are very big in Mexico — Russ Leadabrand>6: full-bodied and flavorful —used of wine
— big·ly adverb
— big·ness noun
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big on : strongly favoring or liking; also : noted for <she is big on blushing — Arnold Hano>
