biggy: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
LowInformal, colloquial
Quick answer
What does “biggy” mean?
Something important, significant, or of major concern.
Audio
Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
Something important, significant, or of major concern.
Can also refer informally to a large, important, or prominent person (often "biggie"), or to a large piece of something (e.g., a piece of food).
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
The form "biggie" is more common than "biggy" in both varieties, but the usage patterns are largely the same. The phrase "no biggie" is slightly more established and widespread in AmE.
Connotations
Both have the same casual, dismissive, or downplaying connotation, especially in "no biggy/biggie".
Frequency
Overall low frequency; more likely to be encountered in spoken, informal contexts than in writing in both varieties.
Grammar
How to Use “biggy” in a Sentence
[It's/That's] no biggy.[It's/That's] a biggy.make a biggy of somethingVocabulary
Collocations
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rare; might be used humorously in very informal internal communication to downplay a minor setback: 'The delay is no biggy; we'll adjust the timeline.'
Academic
Extremely rare; would be considered inappropriate in formal writing.
Everyday
Common in casual speech among friends and family, especially to reassure or minimize an issue.
Technical
Not used.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “biggy”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “biggy”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “biggy”
- Using it in formal contexts.
- Spelling it as "biggie" when instructed to use "biggy" or vice-versa.
- Using it as a standalone noun without "no" or "a" (e.g., 'It's biggy' is unnatural).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, it is an informal, colloquial noun, though the spelling 'biggie' is more common. It is recognized in many dictionaries as a variant.
There is no difference in meaning or usage. 'Biggie' is the more frequently used spelling, but 'biggy' is an accepted variant.
No, it is strictly informal and colloquial. In formal contexts, use alternatives like 'major issue', 'significant matter', or 'not a problem'.
It is considered informal or colloquial rather than pure slang. It is widely understood among English speakers but belongs to a casual register.
Something important, significant, or of major concern.
Biggy: in British English it is pronounced /ˈbɪɡ.i/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈbɪɡ.i/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “no biggy”
- “make a biggy out of something”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of a BIG G (biggy) as a big deal, but you're shrugging it off - "No BIG G" (no biggy).
Conceptual Metaphor
IMPORTANCE IS SIZE (a biggy is a big/important thing).
Practice
Quiz
In which context would 'biggy' be LEAST appropriate?