English Explanatory Dictionary

big name

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A widely-known reputation, especially one that is favorable.
  2. A prominent individual, especially one who is favorably regarded.

Pronunciation

en-au-big name.ogg

Word forms

big name big names

Synonyms

fame recognition renown celebrity luminary notable baron big cheese big enchilada big gun big kahuna big man big name big noise big shot bigwig big wheel boss grand poobah head honcho heavy hitter heavyweight high muckamuck high muckety-muck king of all one surveys king of the castle king of the hill kingpin macher mayor muckamuck muckety muck mugwump numero uno panjandrum poobah rooster somebody top banana top boy top cat top dog top gun very important person VIP wheel

Related words

big-name brand name brand-name brandname make a name for oneself name brand
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