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- bierstube/ˈbɪəʃtuːbə/A German-style pub or tavern, typically cozy and rustic, specializing in beer.nounC2
- biestings/ˈbiːstɪŋz/The first milk produced by a mammal, especially a cow, after giving birth; colostrum.nounRare
- biff/bɪf/To strike or punch someone or something with a short, sharp blow.nounverbverb-transitiveC2 / Very low
- biffer/ˈbɪfə/(British, chiefly Northern English dialect, informal) A term for an attractive woman, often one perceived as physically imposing or impressive.nounExtremely rare / Obsolete dialect
- biffin/ˈbɪfɪn/A type of cooking apple, typically a deep red variety that keeps well.nounVery low
- biffo/ˈbɪfəʊ/Fighting or aggressive physical conflict; a brawl.adjectivenounVery Low / Niche Slang
- biffyA slang or informal word for a toilet, outhouse, or bathroom, especially one that is basic or small.nounLow
- bifluoride/ˌbaɪˈflʊə.raɪd/A chemical compound containing two fluoride ions or fluorine atoms in combination with another element or group, typically in a ratio of 2:1.nounVery Low
- bifocal/ˌbaɪˈfəʊ.kəl/A lens or pair of eyeglasses having two sections with different focal lengths, typically one for distance and one for near vision.adjectivenounC1-C2
- bifocals/ˌbaɪˈfəʊ.kəlz/A pair of eyeglasses that have two distinct optical powers, typically one for distance vision and one for near vision.plural-nounB2
- bifrost/ˈbɪvrɒst/In Norse mythology, the burning rainbow bridge that connects Midgard (the human realm) with Asgard (the realm of the gods).nounLow
- bifter/ˈbɪf.tə/A slang term for a hand-rolled cannabis cigarette (joint).nounVery low / Obscure slang
- bifurcate/ˈbaɪ.fə.keɪt/To divide or fork into two separate branches or parts.adjectiveverbverb-ambitransitiveC1
- bifurcated/ˈbaɪ.fə.keɪ.tɪd/Divided or forked into two separate branches or parts.adjectiveverbC1/C2
- big/bɪɡ/Of considerable size, extent, or intensity.adjectiveadverbnounA1 (Core vocabulary)
- big apple/ˌbɪɡ ˈæp.əl/A nickname for New York City, particularly Manhattan.nounB2
- big apple, the/ðə ˌbɪɡ ˈæp.əl/A popular nickname for New York City, specifically referring to the city in the state of New York, USA.nounC1
- big ass/ˌbɪɡ ˈɑːs/ (for literal); /ˌbɪɡ ˈæs/ (for intensifier, influenced by AmE)An intensifier used to emphasize the considerable size, extent, or significance of the following noun. It functions similarly to 'very large', 'major', or 'substantial'.nounMedium-High in informal speech; Low in formal contexts.
- big band/ˌbɪɡ ˈbænd/A large jazz or dance band of ten or more players, typically featuring sections of brass, woodwind (saxophones), and rhythm instruments, popular from the 1930s to 1950s for swing music.nounC1
- big bang/ˌbɪɡ ˈbæŋ/The event marking the origin of the universe, an immense expansion from a singularity approximately 13.8 billion years ago.nounC1
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