biggie

noun

big·gie | \ˈbi-gē

Definition of biggie

: one that is big and often important

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Examples of biggie in a Sentence

He met with some television biggies. They've had problems before, but this one's a real biggie.

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When to Seek Medical Attention for a Burn While most minor burns are no biggie, the more severe burns always require professional attention. — Macaela Mackenzie, Allure, "A Visual Guide to Identifying First-, Second- and Third-Degree Burns," 6 Aug. 2018 This is no biggie: The average Android user already downloads 50 apps to his phone that weren’t preinstalled by the manufacturer. — Holman W. Jenkins, WSJ, "At the Expense of U.S. Tech, a European Star Is Born," 27 July 2018 Today's launch of the Mega Man X Legacy Collection series is a biggie in the retro-anthology craze. — Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, "Mega Man X Legacy Collection," 24 July 2018 The American fetish for barbarism has seeped into the national film culture with a quiet insidiousness, creating a governing body that writes off mass destruction as no biggie while going for the fainting couch at the sight of a second nipple. — Charles Bramesco, Vox, "Eighth Grade’s R rating deters actual 8th graders from seeing it. What a shame.," 18 July 2018 The Copper State is no stranger to haboobs but even by Arizona standards, this one was a biggie. — Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, "‘One of the most incredible sights’: Monster dust storm sweeps across Southern Arizona," 10 July 2018 The good guys won a biggie recently, and that’s rare in this state. — Lauren Ritchie, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Environment, voters score big win over contemptuous legislators," 29 June 2018 Then comes the biggie, the WSBC Women’s Softball World Championship that will take place Aug. 2-12 in Chiba, Japan, and serve as the first Olympic qualifier. — Larry Stone, The Seattle Times, "Husky legend Danielle Lawrie pitching again with hopes of making the 2020 Olympics," 12 May 2018 One biggie is photokeratitis, which is like a sunburn of the eye. — Amanda Gardner, Health.com, "Why Those Tiny Sunglasses Celebs Love Aren't Actually Good for Your Eyes," 13 June 2018

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