big time

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [big tahym]
- /bɪg taɪm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [big tahym]
- /bɪg taɪm/

Definitions of big time words

adjective big time You can use big time to refer to the highest level of an activity or sport where you can achieve the greatest amount of success or importance. If you describe a person as big time, you mean they are successful and important. 3
singular noun big time If someone hits the big time, they become famous or successful in a particular area of activity. 3
adverb big time You can use big time if you want to emphasize the importance or extent of something that has happened. 3
adjective big time relating to or involved in the big time 3
noun big time vaudeville performed in the top-ranking, big-city theatrical circuits, at high pay 3
noun big time the level regarded as highest in any profession, occupation, etc. 3

See all 11 definitions of big time

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Origin of big time

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1860-65

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Parts of speech for Big time

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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big time popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

big time usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for big time

noun big time

blow out — If you blow out a flame or a candle, you blow at it so that it stops burning.
buffoonery — Buffoonery is foolish behaviour that makes you laugh.
clambake — A clambake is a picnic at which clams and other food are served.
divertissement — a diversion or entertainment.
foolery — foolish action or conduct.

adj big time

namer — a word or a combination of words by which a person, place, or thing, a body or class, or any object of thought is designated, called, or known.

adjective big time

estimable — Worthy of great respect.
meritable — Deserving of reward.

All 17 Synonyms of big time