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big d
nounLow to Medium (informal/slang)
/ˌbɪɡ ˈdiː/A prominent, important, or high-ranking person, often a man; a person with significant influence, reputation, or status, particularly in a specific context like business, politics, or entertainment. In vulgar slang, refers to the penis.
big daddy
nounC1
/ˌbɪɡ ˈdæd.i/A phrase primarily referring to a person who holds the most authority or power in a specific group or situation; the leader, boss, or most dominant figure.
big data
nounplural-nounHigh (Professional/Technical contexts)
/ˌbɪɡ ˈdeɪtə/A term for extremely large and complex datasets that require specialized computational tools to process and analyze for patterns, trends, and insights.
big deal
interjectionnounHigh
/ˌbɪɡ ˈdiːl/Something important, significant, or worthy of attention.
big dipper
nounmedium
/ˌbɪɡ ˈdɪpə(r)/A group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major, arranged in a pattern resembling a ladle or dipper with a handle.
big enchilada
nounLow
/ˌbɪɡ ˌen.tʃɪˈlɑː.də/The most important or influential person in a group or organization.
big end
nounC1
/ˌbɪɡ ˈend/The larger, more prominent, or more important end of something; the part where the most significant activity, force, or consequence is concentrated.
big fish
nounB2
/ˌbɪɡ ˈfɪʃ/A person of high status, great importance, or significant power within a specific context or organization.
big five
nounB2-C1
/ˌbɪɡ ˈfaɪv/The five largest and most dominant animals traditionally sought by hunters on African safari: lion, leopard, elephant, rhinoceros, and African buffalo.
big game
nounB2-C1
/ˌbɪɡ ˈɡeɪm/Large wild animals hunted for sport or considered significant to hunt.
big government
nounC2
/ˌbɪɡ ˈɡʌvənmənt/A government that is perceived as excessively large, intrusive, and involved in many aspects of citizens' lives and the economy.
big gun
nounMedium
/ˌbɪɡ ˈɡʌn/A person or thing with great power, influence, or effectiveness in a particular field.
big hair
nounC1
/ˌbɪɡ ˈheə(r)/A hairstyle that is voluminous, teased, and styled to be very large, often associated with particular fashion eras and subcultures.
big hitter
nounC1
/ˌbɪɡ ˈhɪt.ər/A person or thing that is very important, influential, or successful, especially one that has a powerful effect or impact.
big hook
nounC1
/ˌbɪɡ ˈhʊk/A notably large hook, literally or figuratively; an offer, event, or situation that is exceptionally compelling or attractive to draw someone in.
big house
nounMedium
/ˌbɪɡ ˈhaʊs/A large building used as a residence, especially one that is grand or imposing.
big idea
nounHigh
/ˌbɪɡ aɪˈdɪə/An important, innovative, or fundamental concept that forms the central theme or driving principle behind something.
big ike
nounLow
/ˌbɪɡ ˈaɪk/A nickname or informal term referring to a person named Ike, typically implying he is physically large, important, or formidable in some context.
big kahuna
nounC1
/ˌbɪɡ kəˈhuːnə/The most important, powerful, or influential person in a particular group or field.
big labor
nounC2 / Very Low-Frequency (Specialist/Journalistic)
/ˌbɪɡ ˈleɪ.bər/A term used (often in a political or economic context) to refer to large, powerful labor unions collectively, especially when viewed as a significant political or economic force.

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