English Explanatory Dictionary

big man

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A male individual in a tribe who has great status and influence, especially in Melanesia and Polynesia.
  2. A corrupt, autocratic ruler.
  3. An alpha male.
  4. A lineman.
  5. Synonym of big guy (“term of endearment”).

Word forms

big man big men

Synonyms

big guy

Related words

the bigger man walks away from a fight be the bigger man

Derived words

bigmanism
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