big man en · NOUN
Meanings
- A male member of a tribe who wields great status and influence, especially in Melanesia and Polynesia.
- A corrupt, autocratic ruler.
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(figuratively) An alpha male.
“There's a lot of big men on campus,” said one investor close to some of Meta's AI leaders.
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- (informal) A lineman.
- (endearing) Synonym of big guy (“term of endearment”).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| big men | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Relateds
be the bigger man · the bigger man walks away from a fight