biggie

noun

big·​gie ˈbi-gē How to pronounce biggie (audio)
Synonyms of biggienext
: one that is big and often important

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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Sundance is coming in hot for me with two biggies right out of the gate. Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026 Some biggies to look out for are issues with the exterior, namely the foundation and the roof, as well as major systems, like plumbing and HVAC. Personal Finance, TheWeek, 19 Jan. 2026 The shoes and poles were also a biggie. Julia Sullivan, Outside, 18 Dec. 2025 The biggie is Club holding Nvidia , which will report its fiscal 2026 third quarter after Wednesday's close. Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 17 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for biggie

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of biggie was circa 1926

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“Biggie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biggie. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

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